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Which patients with superficial thrombophlebitis require further work up or treatment? It’s not quite as straight forward as conservative management.
Dr. Adler has an easy approach for us:
https://t.co/5wP0rPFD9k
Just the facts: diagnosis and management of superficial thrombophlebitis in the ED by @SamaraAdler@LanaCastellucci Superficial thrombophlebitis is not your usual venous thrombotic complication. From assessment to management all your questions answered: https://t.co/zP9EOmN7BQ
EMOttawa JC: Short Oral Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Febrile UTIs via @aap_peds https://t.co/PL9YbOkbFx
Interpretation: It is likely safe to Tx uncomplicated febrile UTIs with shorter courses, until further conclusive evidence, clinicians should follow national guidelines
How well do ED physician practices align with CAEP acute AFib checklist for stroke prevention &disposition? by @SamaraAdler https://t.co/ZNDOg7mVLb
There was a very high level of ED alignment with CAEP’s Best Practices Checklist regarding disposition and stroke prevention.
Do you have a pathway for abortion care in the ED?
Dr. King (@king_pascale) has a very succinct and stepwise approach to these cases to help us provide better care for these patients in acute care settings:
https://t.co/sAA5yvZ4g2
Unsafe abortions are the leading preventable causes of maternal death and morbidity.
The first point of contact is often primary care, and so we need to have a standard approach for these patients.
Dr. Pascale King has a great succinct approach for us:
https://t.co/sAA5yvZ4g2
I was 3 years into being an attending physician when I found I was unhappy.
I told myself once I….
…Pay off my loans
…Buy a bigger house
…Get promoted
THAT is when I’ll be happy. Except I’d get there, and the happiness was fleeting.
This is called an Arrival Fallacy
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Congratulations to Teresa M. Chan, MD, MHPE, for winning the Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award! #SAEM23@TChanMD
See all SAEM23 Award Recipients here: https://t.co/1FMbt9ZICa