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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #4: Frozen Ever After

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Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis The child protection team and orthopedics were consulted due to concern for possible healing femur fracture. Syphilis Complicating Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis. Osteomyelitis D. Infantile cortical hyperostosis Tap/Click here to reveal the correct answer E. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(3):242-253.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

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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. Pulmonology and surgery were consulted during his hospital stay, and he has since had a left lower lobectomy after healing from his pneumonia.

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Caring for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the Emergency Department: A Problem-Based Approach

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The condition affects multiple organ systems—muscular, cardiac, and respiratory—leading to a myriad of clinical complications. Once patients become non-ambulatory, they often develop secondary complications like lymphedema, which further complicates their care. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-.

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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

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While elevated blood pressure readings are critical data points, the presence of symptoms and signs of end-organ dysfunction are paramount in diagnosing a hypertensive emergency (Kamat 2024). Quick References 2024; 10.1542/aap.ppcqr.396258. Hypertensive emergencies can result either from primary or secondary hypertension. 2022.880678.

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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

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ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. It used to be a much more complicated model. As a nurse, how challenging would it be to do eight hours of training and jump into this complicated world? So, the docs actually wrote orders for tests, medications, consults. David: Right. David: Yeah.

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A Podcast on Inhalant Misuse: From Glue to Galaxy Gas

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Updated February 26, 2024. Further complicating matters is that each inhalant has its own special risks. I would consult a toxicologist because I know that this is rare. Differentiate between the risks and toxic effects associated with specific inhalants, such as hydrocarbons, nitrites, and nitrous oxide. Ganetsky M (ed).

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Coping with Serious Illness: Danielle Chammas and Amanda Moment

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And the person who was coming to me for consultation said, well, how do I get them to open up the box? This is so complicated. To get even more complicated. This is complicated. What you said is humanity is complicated. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Dani 42:36 You had me.

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