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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
Acute exacerbations frequently prompt patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to present to the emergency department, so it is crucial for emergency physicians to understand how to assess and treat these patients effectively.
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COVID-19: Pandemic 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a rapidly spreading disease, and our knowledge is rapidly growing.
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Airway Management in Older Adult Trauma Patients
Older adult trauma patients present unique challenges for the emergency care provider. Airway anatomic and physiologic changes associated with age may pose difficulties in the setting of trauma and may affect the overall care of the patient. Understanding the geriatric variations and developing alternative strategies is critical in the acute care setting.
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A Review of Thermal Burns for Emergency Clinicians
Emergency medicine clinicians need to be adept at the acute treatment of both minor and major burns and be confident in their ability to decide which patients need referral to a burn center. The authors outline current recommendations for the treatment of minor burns, the initial treatment of more serious thermal injury, and the decision-making algorithm for burn center referral.
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Epilepsy Management
Epilepsy affects about 50 million people worldwide and is responsible for up to 0.5% of the global burden of disease. Although many people learn to handle their epilepsy at home, patients often are brought to the emergency department if they have a seizure in public or it is their first seizure.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Altered Mental Status in the Emergency Department
This article will attempt to highlight the most clinically relevant and common etiologies of altered mental status that present to the emergency department.
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Hypertensive Pregnancy Disorders May Negatively Affect Children’s Psychological Development
A recently published paper revealed certain health problems during pregnancy can lead to emotional and behavioral disorders in children.
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Understanding Medical Marijuana
This article will evaluate and assess medical marijuana, also called medical cannabis, and will cover benefits and risks, clinical considerations affecting its recommendation, and currently available evidence.