Pediatric EM Morsels

MARCH 17, 2023

In the US, the venomous snakes include rattlesnakes , copperheads, cottonmouths/water moccasins , and coral snakes [ CDC, 2021 ] Rattlesnakes live all across the United State s Copperheads inhabit the eastern U.S. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S.,

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Pediatric EM Morsels

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023).

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If the CDC wishes to regain trust, they should make honesty, not simplicity their guiding principle. Subscribe now Once again, a new Covid vaccine has debuted, and once again, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a recommendation that baffles me. The CDC asserts that all Americans older than six months should get the jab.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 27, 2023

Specifically MedRxiv and SSRN have been reluctant to post articles critical of the CDC, mask and vaccine mandates, and the Biden administration’s health care policies. All are consistent with scientific practices and norms, and similar papers not critical of the CDC or Biden administration have been accepted.

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Sensible Medicine

JUNE 23, 2023

Rochelle Walensky is handing the CDC over to Mandy Cohen–a woman who has supported 100% of Walensky’s policies. But not having any good data didn’t seem to bother the CDC. Why evaluate a product if the CDC and ACOG are already sold on the product? There’s actually a precedent. Dishonesty has consequences.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The CDC gives the power to the individual hospitals or healthcare networks to make their own decisions regarding infection control policies. Healthcare personnel should be aware that the CDC also updated several other recommendations relating to infection control procedures. Other Guideline Changes Besides Masking. References.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory on bacteria in the pipes of dental facilities. The CDC recommends that dental healthcare providers use disinfectants to regularly clean waterlines. CDC warns of bacteria in dental waterlines after children are infected.

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ALiEM

JUNE 5, 2023

Bacillus anthracis Group A streptococcus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus (Photo credit: CDC/ James H. Notify the CDC via the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this skin lesion in a worker handling sheep hides? Chambers J, Yarrarapu SNS, Mathai JK.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 12, 2022

In March of 2022, the CDC released a statement recommending people over the age of 50 get a second shot of either the Moderna or Pfizer booster four months after their first shot. Additionally, the CDC recommended a second booster shot for immunocompromised people aged 12 and older. COVID-19 Booster Eligibility.

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EB Medicine

JUNE 28, 2022

Topics discussed include: Which vaccines are currently approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC. CDC Meningococcal Disease and Vaccination. CDC Meningococcal Disease ([link] and Vaccination ([link] As always, we value your feedback. The difference between the MEN ACWY vaccine and the meningococcal B vaccine.

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EB Medicine

MAY 23, 2022

CDC ) It is a zoonotic disease , meaning it is transmitted from animal to humans, with primary reservoir in squirrels, Gambian poached rats, dormice, different species of monkeys and others. Health Departments and the CDC. The CDC recommends vaccination within 4 days of exposure to prevent disease, with ACAM2000.

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PDC Healthcare

JANUARY 4, 2021

The CDC published a full COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit, which includes sticker templates, to help build confidence about the COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare teams and other staff.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, emergency medical workers should review their infection prevention policies in alignment with CDC infection control recommendations. This course discusses some approaches to reporting persons suspected of COVID-19 infection validated by the CDC. In this course, we also offer tips on submitting this data to the CDC.

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American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The CDC recently released new guidelines regarding flu vaccination for this year. The CDC announced in June of this year that there are three higher potency vaccines available for people aged 65 and older. However, the CDC stresses the importance of getting a flu shot before peak flu season. Flu Shot Guidelines.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 16, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 385,000 needlestick injuries occur among healthcare workers each year in the United States alone. Reference CDC (17 October 2022). These incidents can expose them to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

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EB Medicine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What types of tests are available? What types of tests are available? Testing in periods of low and high prevalence Treatment* High-risk conditions that suggest treatment * Antiviral medications * Oseltamivir: NNT and NNH* Resistance patternsBilling and Coding

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EB Medicine

JULY 21, 2022

In this episode of EMplify, Sam Ashoo, MD reviews recent updates on the following topics: COVID-19 Public health emergency extended Cases increasing Medications and Vaccinations available Pharmacists prescribing COVID medications CDC COVID Therapeutics website HHS COVID Therapeutics Locator Monkeypox Cases increasing Vaccination Testing FOAMED post (..)

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The real question was why the CDC with their 40,000 employees were not running the same analysis at 20 cities every week, and why random faculty had to do it. This was yet another CDC failure. Against this background, came the Santa Clara seroprevalance study. I personally think it was a valiant attempt, but not perfect.

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EMDocs

JUNE 24, 2023

These results support CDC recommendations that vaginal swabs are the preferred sample modality when testing for STIs in women. . #1: How to Improve STI Test Accuracy – Swab or Urine? Spoon Feed Vaginal swabs are more accurate than urine samples in diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis , Neisseria gonorrhoeae , and Trichomonas vaginalis.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Chiodini 2018) Use Azithromycin for travelers from areas of XDR Salmonella Typhi , per the CDC recommendation that currently refers to those with recent travels to Pakistan and Iraq. The CDC Yellow Book app 2018. Treatment: Oral rehydration can be considered if the patient is tolerating PO intake. Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Sep;19:75-77.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The CDC director has alluded to it in recent videos , and hospitals are emailing staff to be prepared to receive it. In the absence of randomized trials, we rely on test negative case control studies to assess flu vaccine efficacy, which is the CDC’s preferred method. Here is the CDC’s VE from flu shots.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the CDC, rashes typically last up to four weeks and it often occurs before other symptoms develop. The CDC reports that nearly all patients who experience the virus can expect to survive. While the disease may not be severe as of yet, it is still contagious and can be spread easily from person to person.

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JournalFeed

JANUARY 9, 2021

It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of Jan 4 to 8, 2021. We cover a second look at APPs and ED flow, efficacy of mass ED suicide screening, decision fatigue, a new treatment regimen for gonorrhea, and prednisone for cluster headaches.

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JournalFeed

JUNE 17, 2023

These results support CDC recommendations that vaginal swabs are the preferred sample modality when testing for STIs in women. Urine Spoon Feed Vaginal swabs are more accurate than urine samples in diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis.

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NIOSH Science Blog

MAY 24, 2022

In November 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational These concerns affect each worker’s overall health, job performance, and ultimately, patient care and safety.

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Medagadget

AUGUST 25, 2023

The CDC recently released new recommendations for higher air replacement rates and the use of active air purification equipment in crowded spaces. Within this context, air purification by photocatalytic oxidation (a NASA-derived air-quality control technology) appears to be the preferred solution to this problem.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 30, 2022

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Since the CDC made their announcement, the United States will be the first country to offer a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 30, 2022

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Since the CDC made their announcement, the United States will be the first country to offer a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JULY 22, 2022

As of July 20, 2022, there have been nearly 1 million COVID-19 cases and over 2,000 deaths reported to CDC among U.S. Since early in the pandemic, reports have abounded of healthcare personnel (HCP) being infected, sometimes resulting in severe outcomes and death.

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NIOSH Science Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As of December 14, 2020, CDC reports 273,233 cases of COVID-19 and 915 deaths in healthcare workers. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our healthcare system and, in some cases, pushed it to the brink. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are working tirelessly and sacrificing much while caring for patients during this pandemic.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

When protection against surface contamination is needed, CDC recommends wearing a cleanable face shield over an N95 FFR[1].

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 8, 2023

Despite these findings, the World Health Organization (WHO), Infection Disease Society of America (IDSA) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) all continue to recommend use of oseltamivir, particularly in patients at increased risk of hospitalization and bad outcomes.

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EMDocs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

2 Case Follow-up: Following an investigation, the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (N-FELTP), CDC, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified 57 cases of DEG poisoning among children £ 3 years old, of whom 54 died. CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. References: Abubukar et al.

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JULY 26, 2023

2 In 1996, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the remaining stocks of variola virus to be destroyed or transferred to one of two designated biosafety level 4 facilities: the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia or the State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology in Koltsovo, Russia.

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SheMD

APRIL 30, 2023

How they measured things: They performed a cross-sectional survey of women in emergency medicine to determine the rate of impaired fecundity and compared it to the national 2011–2015 CDC National Survey of Family Growth database. The survey was created based on questions from the National Survey of Family Growth sent by the CDC.

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NIOSH Science Blog

APRIL 23, 2020

However, when a healthcare facility still needs additional FFRs, employers should understand the additional options that the CDC and FDA have determined are appropriate to protect healthcare When possible, NIOSH recommends the use of reusable elastomeric respirators and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) as alternatives to FFRs.

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EMDocs

AUGUST 15, 2023

Background: According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 7,000-8,000 people in the United States (US) suffer envenomation by a snake each year. Venomous Snakes | NIOSH | CDC. What antivenoms are available to treat crotalid envenomation? What is the dosing schedule for antivenom? Treatment of snakebite poisoning.

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