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A Simplified Protocol for Intralipid Administration in the Emergency Dept.

ACEP Now

A Simplified Protocol for Intralipid Administration in the ED Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (UGNBs) are becoming more common in emergency medicine practice. Departments should create a clear policy outlining the dosing and administration of the antidote (20% intralipid solution) in the event of this rare, but dangerous, complication.

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SGEM#428: Don’t Worry, Be Happy – The Safety of Nitroglycerin Administration in RVMI

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Adverse events from nitrate administration during right ventricular myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Adverse events from nitrate administration during right ventricular myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Reference: Wilkinson-Stokes M, Betson J, Sawyer S. Emerg Med J. Emerg Med J.

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Five Best Practices for IV Medication Administration Safety 

PDC Healthcare

Nearly 40% of medical errors take place during medication administration as it is one of the most intricate processes for healthcare staff. The post Five Best Practices for IV Medication Administration Safety appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog. It is critical to ensure the 5 rights […].

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Size Matters: The Impact of Cuff Size on Blood Pressure

RebelEM

Inaccurate BP readings in the ED can result in inappropriate interventions, including unnecessary medication administration or missed diagnoses. The issue of BP cuff size has been studied in manual BP cuffs previously, but there is scant literature on automatic BP cuffs.

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Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Needed For Facial Fractures?

The Trauma Pro

A recently published study examined current practices regarding antibiotic administration, timing, and adverse events. Essentially, they recommended that antibiotics not be administered to patients who do not require surgery. And for operative fractures, they recommended against pre- or post-operative antibiotics.

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ECG Blog #482 — This Patient got Morphine

Ken Grauer, MD

Note: This patient's CP has attained a 10/10 intensity despite the administration of morphine. BOTTOM Line: Recurrence of CP, now increasingly severe in association with return of acute ST-T wave changes in virtually all leads strongly suggests that the "culprit" LAD has now spontaneously reclosed.

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2025 - COVID-19 Vaccine Variant Target: Who Should Choose?

Sensible Medicine

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