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Caustics are substances that injure tissue upon physical contact. Caustic potential is not purely a function of pH. The...
Background Information: Opioid overdose deaths have been increasing in the past twenty years. The national number of overdose deaths from any...
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The Parkland formula can be used to be a guide for initial fluid resuscitation. This is based on second- and third-degree...
Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant...
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Many patients with renal colic require a CT scan. Diagnostic imaging should focus on eliminating concerning mimics; not...