25 year-old female presents following a fall from her horse 5 days ago.
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Von Willebrand Disease is the most common of the inherited bleeding disorders. Do you remember that there is more than one "type" of Von Willebrand Disease? Remember which type you should NOT use DDVAVP on? Read on for a quick overview.
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Which of the following lab results are consistent with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
(scroll down for answer)
A) Decreased Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Normal Fibrinogen
B) Increased Platelets, Decreased PT/INR, Increased Fibrinogen
C) Decreased Platelets, Decreased PT/INR, Decreased Fibrinogen
D) Normal Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Increased Fibrinogen
E) Decreased Platelets, Increased PT/INR, Decreased Fibrinogen
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Check out this lecture from by Dr. Jen Axelband from 2018’s C4 conference
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An 81 yo female presents with altered mental status
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Submitted by Loran Hatch, DO
Lemierre Syndrome is thrombophlebitis with infectious involvement of the carotid sheath vessels and bacteremia. It is an extremely rare condition also known as jugular vein suppurative thrombophlebitis, postanginal sepsis and necrobacillosis, which usually affects previously healthy / young adults (approx. 20 y/o).
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Submitted by Louis Argentine MD
Here's a succinct overview of esophageal variceal bleeding management.
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What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in infants? (scroll down for answer)
A) Respiratory syncytial virus
B) Rhinovirus
C) Parainfluenza viral
D) Adenovirus
E) Streptococcus
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Submitted by Louis Argentine MD
The C4 is coming on March 20, 2019!
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Last week, EMS hosted the Cooper University Hospital EM Residents at their training facility for some hands on learning.
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