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Conversation - Meningococcal Meningitis

EB Medicine

In this episode of EMplify: Conversation , Sam Ashoo, MD and TR Eckler, MD discuss meningococcal meningitis and the recent outbreak in Florida. Topics discussed include: Which vaccines are currently approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC. The difference between the MEN ACWY vaccine and the meningococcal B vaccine. What the current recommendations are for those exposed.

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The Tale of Two “Negative” Studies

Stop and Think

This is a story of two medical studies. One enhances faith in the scientific process. The other induces cynicism. The specifics of the interventions—one for atrial fibrillation (AF), the other for heart failure—are not the point. The point is the opposite ways in which scientists interpreted and presented the results. Chapter 1: The DECAAF II trial tested two approaches to the ablation of patients with persistent AF.

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143. Hydrocarbon Toxicity: Sniff and DIE

Board Bombs

Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here: emrapidbombs.supercast.com. Anytime you can talk about Sudden Sniffing Death Death Syndrome is an intriguing day. Also, we cover some ASMR. Let’s talk hydrocarbons- presentation, what you need to look out for, and how to manage these potentially very sick patients.

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Imaging Case of the Week 512 Answer

EMergucate

The frontal wrist x-ray shows loss of normal 1-2 mm distance between the the carpal bones and there is crowding … Continue reading →

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1 or 2 Dex | Rx: Paxlovid

JournalFeed

The JournalFeed podcast for the week of June 20-25th, 2022. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 article we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. 1 Or 2 Dex Spoon Feed: A single dose of dexamethasone was as effective as two in treatment of mild to moderate pediatric asthma exacerbations in the emergency department.

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5

American Medical Compliance

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Soon, children aged 6 months and older will be eligible to receive one of two FDA approved vaccines: Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech. This is instrumental in helping decrease the prevalence and severity of the coronavirus in the United States.

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ECG of the Week – 22nd June 2022

EMergucate

A 24 year old Indigenous female P2 G3 31/40 pregnant presents to ED with left sided non pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath.

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Imaging Case of the Week 512

EMergucate

The hand x-ray is from a 33 year old with wrist pain and swelling after a fall on outstretched hand.

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Lab case 368 interpretation

EMergucate

Answers: PH = 7.45, that is within normal range, close to the alkalotic side. pCO2 = 24 mmHg, that is low. So, the primary process is respiratory alkalosis.

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Lab case 369

EMergucate

58-year-old type II diabetic man referred by his GP for tachypnoea and tachypnoea. He takes empagliflozin (SGLT2 inhibitor).

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5

American Medical Compliance

The CDC has recently announced that children under 5 will be able to receive coronavirus vaccines within weeks. Soon, children aged 6 months and older will be eligible to receive one of two FDA approved vaccines: Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech. This is instrumental in helping decrease the prevalence and severity of the coronavirus in the United States.

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