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Premedication to Prevent Contrast Reactions: Myths and Pearls in the ED

What's the evidence behind premedication for contrast reactions? This post from Kevin Molyneux and Jenny Beck-Esmay breaks down the myths.

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    Unusual Stroke Presentations

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    Review of the variable and often atypical presentations of stroke that may present to the emergency department
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    Intranasal Analgesia

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    Being flexible and creative are important traits to have while working the ED. It is also vital to always keep the end result in mind. Pain control is always an important endpoint for us to constantly consider. While most of us would say that we strive alleviate our patients’ pain,
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    The Art of the ED Takedown

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    The ED patient is often times acutely agitated, violent or psychotic and a danger to themselves and those around them. The ED takedown is a useful skillset comprised of physical restraint and chemical sedation, which can be implemented in the management of these challenging patients. Prior to using physical restraints
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    Retroperitoneal Hematoma in the ED

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    Review and work-up of an ED diagnosis that presents with varying clinical symptoms and etiologies
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    Appendicitis Clinical Decision Rules

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    Often the Ped EM Morsels discuss diagnoses that emphasize astute clinical skills and vigilance while minimizing the importance of laboratory testing. Appendicitis is a great example of this! Thanks to Sean M. Fox, MD (@PedEMMorsels) for this great post!
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    Acute Limb Ischemia: Pearls and Pitfalls

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    Clinical pearls and pitfalls when it comes to Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI), which is one true vascular emergency that carries a significant morbidity and mortality risk.
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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)

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