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Computed Tomography and Radiation: Weighing the Risks
Utilization of computed tomography (CT) scans has increased markedly in the past decades. It is estimated that more than 75 million scans are performed annually in the United States, compared to only 3 million in 1980. -
The Coagulopathy of Major Trauma and Massive Transfusion
The quiet of your slow night shift is suddenly broken when three young adults arrive by local ambulance. All three were unrestrained victims in a single-vehicle rollover. Amid the airways, lines, tubes, radiographs, and calls to the regional trauma center, you notice that blood continues to drip from orifices and open wounds. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 5, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Controversies in Fluid Resuscitation
Remember when you first had the opportunity to write orders as a medical student? How careful and even deliberate you were? When it came to ordering intravenous fluids, how much thought you would give to the choice of fluid and the rate? -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 21, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Occupational HIV and Hepatitis Exposures
Getting stuck with a needle is frightening. Most health care workers are frightened and imagine they will become HIV positive. When prophylaxis is indicated, it needs to be started as soon as possible, so it falls to the ED provider to determine the risk and start the right medications to prevent the development of disease. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 7, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Geriatric Psychosocial Issues in the Emergency Department
So many elderly patients in the ED are lonely, often troubled by depression, victims of abuse, or facing end-of-life decisions. The emergency physician often is called upon to handle these concerns. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full May 10, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full April 26, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format