The American journal of emergency medicine
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Acute chest syndrome (ACS) in sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity and mortality. ⋯ An understanding of ACS can assist emergency clinicians in diagnosing and managing this potentially deadly disease.
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Meta Analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care ultrasonography for intussusception in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ileocolic intussusception can be challenging to diagnose due to vague complaints, but rapid diagnosis and treatment can help prevent morbidity and mortality. Prior research has focused on radiologic ultrasound, with more recent studies focusing on point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS). This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for children with suspected ileocolic intussusception. ⋯ POCUS has excellent diagnostic accuracy for intussusception in children presenting to the emergency department.
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Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in millions of cases worldwide. As the pandemic has progressed, the understanding of this disease has evolved. ⋯ This review presents a concise update of the resuscitation strategies and airway management techniques in patients with COVID-19 for emergency medicine clinicians.
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Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity. ⋯ An understanding of GCA can assist emergency clinicians in diagnosing and managing this potentially dangerous disease.
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Describe a dose rounding strategy for rabies immune globulin (RIG) administration. ⋯ RIG dose rounding to the nearest vial size is associated with cost savings and prevention of wasting RIG IU. There was no association with re-presentation to the ED or PCP with RIG related issues within 7 days from administration.