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- Christopher Winstead-Derlega
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What can you use to treat cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?
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- Ultrasound G.E.L.
- Michael Prats
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Ultrasound of the IVC is the people's volume responsiveness test. The idea is that you can non-invasively tell if a patient will benefit from getting more IV fluids. Everybody wants this to work so we can have a simple test to help us in critical situations. It is more reliable
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Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition
Not all patients require admission
Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up
Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes
Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)
