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EM Quick Hits 52 Infant Vomiting, Orbital Cellulitis, Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Procedural Skills Decay, Altitude Sickness
Oct 17, 2023
Experts like Sarah Reid, Brit Long, Justin Morgenstern, and others discuss Infant Vomiting, Orbital Cellulitis essentials, Prehospital TXA in Trauma, Prevention and Treatment of Delirium, Procedural Skills Decay, and Altitude Sickness in this informative podcast.
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Quick takeaways
- Recognize altitude sickness symptoms early and intervene promptly with descent, oxygen, and appropriate medications.
- Combat procedural skill decay in healthcare by implementing spaced repetition, mental modeling, and stress inoculation techniques.
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Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
Altitude-related illnesses include AMS, which progresses to HACE. AMS symptoms like headache and nausea are relieved by supplemental oxygen and medications like acetazolamide. AMS progression to HACE with severe symptoms like ataxia requires immediate descent, dexamethasone, and oxygen.
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