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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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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A 40 F presents to the ED with severe L shoulder pain and epigastric pain after a restrained driver MVC in which her car struck a tree.
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An elderly female patient presents with abdominal pain and distention with no bowel movement in 1 week. Labwork shows a Cr of 8 from baseline of 1 with a normal lactate. Click for further information about her diagnosis.
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A 23 year old male presents to your emergency department with a stab wound to the right side of his lower back. Which of the following below would be consistent with Brown-Sequard Syndrome? (scroll down for answer)
A) Loss of motor function in right leg; loss of temperature sensation in left leg
B) Loss of motor function in left leg; loss of temperature sensation in left leg
C) Loss of motor function in right leg; loss of temperature sensation in right leg
D) Loss of motor function in left leg; loss of temperature sensation in left leg
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An 18-month-old male presents with shortness of breath whenever he tries to walk.
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A 50 year old male with a recent lung mass resection presents with chills and diffuse burning rash. Patient was well appearing and afebrile. There were no mucosal lesions. Initial lab testing was significant for a leukocytosis of 19 with 89% neutrophils. Patient was started on steroids and observed in the hospital.
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