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A systematic approach with an understanding of the pathophysiology can help the clinician correctly diagnose and treat metabolic alkalosis, a condition that carries a high morbidity and mortality rate.
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Crowther and associates tested the hypothesis that oral vitamin K would reduce high international normalized ratio values faster than subcutaneous vitamin K.
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The value of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of CO-poisoned patients, and its ability to prevent long-term cognitive sequelae, has been debated for years among toxicology and hyperbaric experts. This study from the University of Utah addressed this difficult issue.
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This article aims to provide the emergency medicine practitioner evidence-based information on the evaluation and management of wounds and to help dispel some of the commonly encountered myths in the practice of wound care.
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The following represents the 2002 financial disclosures of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports editorial advisory board, in accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Policy on disclosure requirements for CME activities. Those board members not listed did not report any commercial affiliations.
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports thanks the following physicians
for their contributions to the newsletter as authors and peer reviewers in 2002.
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An index of articles from Volume 7, Numbers 1-12, Pages 1-140, organized by topic.
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Maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion, completing a focused historical and physical assessment, rapidly completing diagnostic modalities, and timely institution of definitive therapy can reduce the mortality rate and rate of significant disability from pediatric meningitis.
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Thomson American Health Consultants is offering "Imminent Smallpox Vaccinations in Hospitals: Consequences for You and Your Facility," a 90-minute audio conference Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 2-3:30 p.m., EST.
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Five-level triage system more effective than three-level in tertiary emergency department; initial oxygen saturation as a predictor of admission in children presenting to the emergency department with acute asthma