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Journal Review

Topical Anesthetics in Corneal Abrasions

Filed Under: Tags: , , , , March 31st, 2016 Leave a Comment

Corneal abrasions account for approximately 10% of eye-related visits to the Emergency Department (ED). The cornea is a highly innervated structure and, thus, remarkably sensitive, making this condition a notoriously painful one.
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Journal Review

Idarucizumab for Reversal of Dabigatran

Filed Under: Tags: , , January 21st, 2016 Leave a Comment

Dabigatran Site of Action (www.medscape.com)

The burdens associated with the use of traditional anticoagulants such as subcutaneous heparins and oral vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have spurred the popularity of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism.
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Prophylactic Antibiotics in Fingertip Amputations

Filed Under: Tags: , December 17th, 2015 Leave a Comment

Fingertip amputations are common. Treatment options range from healing by secondary intention to flap coverage or replantation. Selection of the appropriate treatment modality depends on the nature of the injury,
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Dan Silva, MD