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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? There is abundant evidence showing that routine lab tests in such patients have a very low yield and are not indicated, in adults as well as in children. Laboratory evaluation should be based on individual patient history and exam.

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Lab Testing Medical Patients Mental Health

Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Hypertensive emergency is a clinical diagnosis characterized by a sudden and severe elevation in blood pressure accompanied by signs of acute end-organ dysfunction. Evaluation consists of lab studies, including CBC, CMP, BNP, troponin, UA, UDS, TSH with reflex to T4, and urine pregnancy test for individuals with a uterus.

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Hypertension Management Physicals Lab Testing

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

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