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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

PEMBlog

While elucidating the underlying cause of the hypertensive emergency is important for a patients ongoing care, your role in the pediatric ED is to: 1) stabilize airway, breathing, circulation; 2) minimize worsening end-organ dysfunction by acutely lowering blood pressure; and, 3) start work up to evaluate cause (Patel 2012).

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The impact of gun violence and practical tips on firearm safety: A podcast

PEMBlog

When we protect our kids from the dangers of gun violence, the whole community stands to benefit. Pediatrics November 2012; 130 (5): e1416–e1423. 2012-2481 Haasz, M., I’m Dr. Carney and I am a pediatric resident at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Melzer-Lange, Joseph O’Neil, Wendy J. Powell, Seth J.

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As Federal Health Grants Shrink, Memory Cafes Help Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

Physician's Weekly

Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. ” The monthly budget goes toward crafts, books, coffee, snacks, and some utilities for the two-hour meetings. It’s hospitality. Local foundations provide grants that help cover those costs.