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By Damian Baalmann, M.D. Reviewed by Sara Hocker, M.D.   Myasthenia Crisis A 34 year-old male presents to your emergency department in moderate respiratory distress.[...]

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"Emergencies and How to Treat Them" by Joseph H. Howe. New York 1871 Click image for a pdf copy.

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  Although not FDA approved (except for metrorrhagia) in the US; there is increasing evidence of its topical use as an adjunct for anterior packing[...]

Poor prognosis Pericarditis (strongly consider admission): High fever (> 38 C) Subacute onset (>1 week) Large pericardial effusion Tamponade Already in NSAIDS for a week[...]

Notes from Ben Sandefur Grand Rounds "The hypotensive and bradycardic patient" By Damian Baalmann, M.D. Broad Differential for Hypotensive + Bradycardic Patient Toxic CCB Beta[...]

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