ECG Cases 46 ECG in Fever and Infectious Disease
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OCTOBER 17, 2023
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Emergency Medicine Cases
OCTOBER 17, 2023
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ALiEM
JULY 20, 2023
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Science Based Medicine
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Unfortunately, as the John Snow Project pointed out last week, the "natural herd immunity" approach has done what could be irreparable damage to public health science and, more importantly, the political and social will to promote public health practices not just for infectious disease but more generally.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
DECEMBER 2, 2023
JAMA July 2023 Date: October 17, 2023 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Alasdair Munro is a clinical research fellow specializing in pediatric infectious disease at the University of Southampton. Identifying children likely to benefit from antibiotics for acute sinusitis: a randomized clinical trial.
EB Medicine
MAY 1, 2018
Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the May 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Recognizing and Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Department. This month’s issue was authored by Drs. This month’s issue was authored by Drs.
ALiEM
JUNE 5, 2023
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram positive, rod shaped, bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis [1]. Patients suspected of having anthrax should have their disposition and treatment determined in conjunction with your Infectious Disease specialists and your state health department. Published 2020 May 12.
PEMBlog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The patient was ultimately discharged on a seven-day total course of cephalexin per Pediatric Infectious Disease recommendations. Exanthematous disease induced by toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 in the early neonatal period. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease in North America. References Takahashi, N.,
University of Maryland CC Project
MAY 26, 2023
Wortmann, FIDSA, FACP is the Section Director of Infectious Diseases at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and the Medical Director of Infection Prevention at the MedStar Institute of Quality and Safety. He presents a lecture entitled "Healthcare Associated Infections in the ICU" as part of the DC5 lecture series Dr. Glenn W.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The 2020 Australian guideline for prevention, diagnosis and management of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Randel A, Infectious Disease Society of America. Med J Aust. 2021 Mar;214(5):220–7. IDSA Updates Guideline for Managing Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Sep 1;88(5):338–40.
American Medical Compliance
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Employees Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC) course is designed to educate employees on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. They reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the workplace. ICC training sets industry standards.
EMergucate
MAY 17, 2016
Blood Cultures Cellulitis Dengue Fever HIV Human Herpes Viruses Infection Control Lyme Disease Malaria Needlestick Notifiable Diseases SARS Sepsis STDs … Continue reading →
Pediatric EM Morsels
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease 44 (2021) 102196. PMID: 36209409 Comelli A, Guarner ME, Tomasoni LR, Zamboni AF, Pavo BM, Zanotti P, Caligaris S, Matteeli A, Soriano-Arandes A, Castelli F. Severe imported Plasmodium falciparum malaria in children: characteristics and useful factors in the risk stratification.
EB Medicine
APRIL 2, 2019
Nachi: In terms of prehospital care, first, make sure you are practicing proper precautions and don appropriate personal protective equipment to eliminate or reduce the chance of bloodborne and infectious disease exposure.
EB Medicine
JANUARY 17, 2023
Intro The number of ED visits and hospitalizations Studies show up to 57% of anaphylactic reactions are not recognized, and epinephrine is not administered in up to 80% of cases.
University of Maryland CC Project
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Chertow MD, MPH is an investigator in the Critical Care Medicine Department at the NIH Clinical Center and in the Laboratory of Immunoregulation, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He serves as a senior officer in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).
NIOSH Science Blog
AUGUST 4, 2020
However, during widespread respiratory infectious disease outbreaks, there may be a need to implement respirator extended use practices due to an inadequate supply of FFRs. Skin irritation caused by disposable FFR use for extended periods of time has been documented during past outbreaks of respiratory infectious diseases.
Medagadget
AUGUST 30, 2023
Study in Infectious Diseases : Peptidomimetic Oligomers Targeting Membrane Phosphatidylserine Exhibit Broad Antiviral Activity Via: New York University “Moreover, because viruses acquire lipids from the host rather than encoding from their own genomes, they have better potential to avoid antiviral resistance.”
ACEP Now
JUNE 8, 2023
As a result, the 2019 guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) significantly rein in those patients who should receive empiric coverage for MRSA or P. An official clinical practice guideline of the American Thoracic Society and Infectious Diseases Society of America. aeruginosa. 2019;200(7):e45–67.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
MARCH 18, 2023
Guest Skeptic: Dr. Marisu Rueda-Altez is a pediatric infectious disease fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Marisu Rueda-Altez is a pediatric infectious disease fellow at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. JAMA Pediatr. JAMA Pediatr. Would he benefit from that too?”
Emergency Medicine Journal
AUGUST 23, 2023
Much has changed in the last 5 years, not least a global infectious disease pandemic and a significant worsening of the crisis in the urgent and emergency care system. Our aim was to review and refresh the emergency medicine research priorities.
Advanced Medical Reviews
MAY 4, 2021
At the top of the list are critical care physicians, rheumatologists and infectious disease specialists. Physician burnout is a prevalent condition, with 42% of doctors reportedly suffering from it. Approximately half of all female physicians report burnout compared to 36% of their male counterparts.
American Medical Compliance
JULY 12, 2023
Advantages and Applications of Telehealth Telehealth offers numerous advantages, including convenience, expanded access to care, and reduced exposure to infectious diseases. However, a recent study from Epic Systems Corp. Patients can connect with healthcare providers easily, regardless of their physical location.
Pediatric EM Morsels
AUGUST 18, 2023
BMC Infectious Disease. PMID: 26407358 Meesters K, Mauel R, Dhont E, Walle JV, De Bruyne P. Systemic Fluoroquinolone Prescriptions for Hospitalized Children in Belgium, Results of a Multicenter Retrospective Drug Utilization Study. PMID: 29471791 Morley C, Carvalho de Almeida C, Moloney S.
RebelEM
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Funding: The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases funded the study. PMID: 21873693 Robinson JL, Finlay JC, Lang ME, Bortolussi R; Canadian Paediatric Society, Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, Community Paediatrics Committee.
American Medical Compliance
JUNE 16, 2023
Besides the physical trauma, these incidents may lead to the transmission of infectious diseases, potentially affecting both their personal and professional lives. The consequences of needlestick infections can be severe and life-altering for healthcare workers.
American Medical Compliance
MARCH 30, 2023
Moreover, the following Infection Control Training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is designed to educate emergency medical workers on how to protect themselves and their patients while mitigating community transmissions of infectious diseases.
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 30, 2023
Spinal Infection: According to the Infectious Disease Society of America’s (IDSA) 2015 guidelines for native vertebral osteomyelitis, CRP and ESR in the setting of protracted back pain have sensitivities ranging from 94 to 100% for ruling out infection and malignancy in these patients. J Arthroplasty. 2019 Feb;34(2S):S187-S195.
Pediatric Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Related Cases Disease: Routine Infant Care Declination | Infant and Newborn Care Symptom/Presentation: Health Maintenance and Disease Prevention Specialty: Neonatology | Infectious Diseases | Obstetrics / Gynecology Age: Newborn To Learn More To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed.
Emergency Medicine Cases
MARCH 21, 2020
In this early release first podcast in a series of main episodes on COVID-19, Infectious Diseases specialist at Mount Sinai Health Systems and University Health Network and Professor at the University of Toronto Andrew Morris joins Anton on the latest on emergency screening, diagnosis and management of COVID-19, with some tips on managing yourself (..)
Emergency Medicine Cases
MARCH 31, 2020
Ashleigh Tuite infectious diseases mathematical modeler discusses factors predicting spread of SARS CoV-2, prediction models and flattening the curve of COVID-19. Is the COVID-19 virus likely to mutate? And if it does what are the most likely consequences? What do prediction models show in terms of how long this pandemic will last?
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 6, 2023
Kletsel Pustular psoriasis Psoriasis is characterized by discrete plaques of erythema, scales, and fissures of the extremities It is associated with significant morbidity & treatment consists of topical steroids, along with referral to establish with dermatology Use caution with systemic steroids as they can potentially worsen flares While rare, (..)
Pediatric Education
OCTOBER 8, 2023
The diagnosis of a healthy female was made who would be traveling to an area endemic for several infectious diseases. The pediatrician consulted the Centers for Disease Control website for vaccine recommendations for the Congo which indicated the need for malaria prophylaxis as well as Yellow Fever and Typhoid vaccine.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
JUNE 10, 2023
This includes chapters on pediatrics, geriatrics, cardiac, neurological, surgical, trauma, infectious disease, and other conditions. The third edition covers dozens of common and deadly conditions clinicians are faced with in the ED.
Taming the SRU
JUNE 12, 2023
Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections: 2014 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Stevens DL, Bisno AL, Chambers HF, et al. 2014;59(2):147-159. Paschos NK, Makris EA, Gantsos A, Georgoulis AD. A randomised controlled trial.
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Summation In this science experiment, the authors did imaging of patients who had just been discharged from a near-week-long hospital stay for an acute infectious disease. The paper is open access so you can see it yourself.
EMDocs
JULY 1, 2023
Early consultation with a specialist is recommended in these cases 7,8 Workup: Lab tests can support the diagnosis of KD, especially in incomplete KD cases as above. He has had a high fever of > 103°F (39.4°C) C) for the past week.
PulmCCM
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
This could inform responses in future infectious disease outbreaks; one key seems to be to ensure high titers of neutralizing antibody (at least 1:320 in this study) are present in donor plasma.
Advanced Medical Reviews
APRIL 17, 2019
Department of Health and Human Services recently released a report addressing the country’s ability to address threats in the following areas: extreme weather and natural disasters, pandemic and infectious diseases, technology and cyber threats and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
ACEP Now
OCTOBER 26, 2023
DR. TALAN is professor of emergency medicine and infectious diseases at UCLA. Permitted uses and disclosures: exchange for treatment. HHS website. Published January 2016. Accessed October 9, 2023. DR. GUNDERSON is a 4 th year medical student at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Cook County EM Blog
MARCH 31, 2022
Rabies, a neurotropic lyssavirus in the family rhabdoviridae, presents as a progressive encephalopathy known to have the highest case fatality rate of all known infectious diseases. The bat in question Why it Matters? As a sobering reminder, the appearance of the clinical signs and symptoms of rabies herald an almost certain death.
American Medical Compliance
AUGUST 8, 2022
In most serious cases, those with the disease have developed eye infections and scarring that led to permanent vision loss. Learn how to keep your staff safe from infectious diseases like monkeypox by taking AMC’s “Infection Control Training for Healthcare Providers” course. Get Certified.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
JULY 24, 2023
Infectious spondylodiscitis. Clinical Infectious Diseases. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery British volume. 2001 Jan;83-B. Cottle L, Riordan T. Journal of Infection. 2008 Jun;56. Cushing AH. Diskitis in Children. 1993 Jul 1;17(1). du Lac P, Panuel M, Devred P, Bollini G, Padovani J. Pediatric Radiology. 1990 Jan;20.
Emergency Medicine Ireland
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
References: Fishman JA, Gans H; AST Infectious Diseases Community of Practice. Pneumocystis jiroveci in solid organ transplantation: Guidelines from the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Diseases Community of Practice. Clin Transplant. 2019 Sep;33(9):e13587. doi: 10.1111/ctr.13587. Epub 2019 Jul 1.
PulmCCM
JULY 17, 2023
Read in Lancet Infectious Diseases Tranexamic acid for severe hemorrhage after trauma (PATCH) An astonishing 2 million people die from bleeding after trauma each year around the world, it is estimated.
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