Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis and Treatment in 2009: Part I
The emergency department assessment of appendicitis has sure changed a lot in the past 30 years. -
Optimizing Outcome in the Adult and Pediatric Burn Patient
Burns may range from a minor injury from a brief contact with hot water to a life-threatening, devastating injury. Burns may be obvious or subtle depending on the mechanism and type of force producing the injury. The early recognition and aggressive management of even the smallest burn makes a significant impact on the outcome of each individual patient, especially in terms of function. -
Full March 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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FDA Actions
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Increase in sudden cardiac death
Antipsychotics, both typical and atypical, are associated with a dose-related increase in sudden cardiac death according to a new study. -
Something for your pain?
The FDA has issued a warning regarding topical anesthetics and the risk of life-threatening side effects. -
Full March 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Pain, fatigue, mood, sleep and fibromyalgia
Tricyclics work better than other antidepressants for the treatment of fibromyalgia according to new study from Germany. -
Step up vs step down
Which is more effective for treating dyspepsia: Starting with aggressive therapy and tapering down, or starting with antacids and progressing to more aggressive therapy depending on symptoms? -
Trauma Reports - March/April, 2009