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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

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He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. It is believed that this sequestered portion of his lung placed him at an elevated risk for infections as this is a known complication of bronchopulmonary sequestration. 2023 Jul 24. mg/dL, normal <0.1

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

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Unlike urgent care, which is suited for non-life-threatening conditions, the ER is designed to provide immediate, high-level care for severe complications from a sore throat, such as difficulty breathing, inability to swallow, or signs of a serious infection. Weakened immune systems increase the risk of complications — seek care sooner.

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A Podcast on Inhalant Misuse: From Glue to Galaxy Gas

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Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2023; 61:453. Interestingly, when these are sold, either online or in physical stores, theyre marketed As additives to make your own whipped cream at home. Further complicating matters is that each inhalant has its own special risks. I would consult a toxicologist because I know that this is rare.

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

GeriPal

So we did a podcast on aging and homelessness with Margot Kushel in 2023. They want you to recognize their pain, not just their physical pain, but their trauma that they’ve experienced as a, as a, as a result of being on the streets. How do you actually physically find them if that’s the case? Alex 40:07 Thank you.

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Allowing Patients to Die: Louise Aronson and Bill Andereck

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Louise 05:02 Yes, well, I don’t know about 2024, but in 2023, yes, it could happen. Alex 15:13 This is really complicated. We consult all the time on patients who have advanced directors who say one thing and we’re in a situation where it’s clear they want to do something else. It happened to my mother.