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Concussion Q&A

February 19, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

Questions: 1. Is it necessary to image everyone with a head injury and symptoms?  No 2.…

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Canadian Head CT Rule

February 19, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

The Canadian Head CT Rule was originally published in 20011 and validated in 20052. There have been…

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Glascow Coma Scale (GCS)

February 19, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

For children < 2 years old, see the pediatric GCS. Eyes Verbal Motor Most useful when…

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Glascow Coma Scale – Pediatric (pGCS)

February 16, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

For use in children age <2. If Child over 2 years old, standard GCS has been shown to…

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Test Your Knowledge of Possible Rabies Exposure (Postscript 3 of 4)

February 14, 2022
angiew@ebmedicine.net

A 38-year-old man presents to urgent care after sustaining a bite from a squirrel he trapped…

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Sepsis Decision Aid

February 8, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD
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In the U.S., the treatment of sepsis and septic shock is complicated by strict regulations used…

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Episode 66 – Acute Asthma

February 7, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

Episode 66 – Acute Asthma Exacerbations – An Interview with Dr. Steven Hochman and Dr. Brandon…

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Test Your Knowledge of Possible Rabies Exposure (Postscript 2 of 4)

February 7, 2022
angiew@ebmedicine.net

Your urgent care clinic occasionally evaluates patients for travel advice, vaccinations, and malaria prophylaxis when indicated.…

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Penicillin Cephalosporin Cross-Reactivity

February 6, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

According to the CDC: The Northwesten Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship Program created a B-lactam allergy side chain…