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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 144: Post Bariatric Surgery Complications Part 1

Today on the emDOCs cast we cover Part 1 on post bariatric surgery complications, with a look at the individual surgeries and an approach.

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    Anti-Inflammatory Agents and Corticosteroids in COVID-19: What’s the Controversy?

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    With COVID-19 rapidly spreading, many studies are underway evaluating medical therapies. This post will evaluate symptomatic therapies, including NSAIDs and corticosteroids, and the controversy surrounding these medications.
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    ECG Pointers: Post Myocardial Infarction Complications – LV Aneurysm

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    This week we continue a series on post myocardial infarction complications. Today we present a case of a patient who developed left ventricular aneurysm and discuss the diagnosis and treatment.
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    Antiviral Agents: What is their use in COVID-19?

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    Researchers are actively searching for agents aimed at decreasing disease severity or viral shedding in COVID-19 patients. Antiviral medications have become a main focus of potential treatment options. This post looks at these potential therapies.
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    Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

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    Clay brings us permissive hypotension in the elderly, treatment of toddler's fracture, and topical lidocaine for oral ulcers in this week's Wrap Up.
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    ERcast – Lessons Learned and First Hand Account From Kirkland, WA

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    Kirkland, Washington was the first U.S. city with reports of a large-scale COVID-19 outbreak.
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    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Pearls – COVID-19

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    How can you best protect yourself when evaluating and managing patients with COVID-19?
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    Anticoagulation with heparin in PE

    If patient needs heparin, consider using LMWH instead of UFH

     

    LMWH more effective in PE, less bleeding, uses subcutaneous route

     

    UFH may be preferred for cardiac arrest or persistent shock, ESRD, invasive procedure or surgery required, or active major bleeding

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