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Disutility of Orthostatics in Volume Depletion

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This post delves into the utility of orthostatic vital signs in determining volume depletion or volume loss.
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Prophylactic Antibiotics in Nasal Packing

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Is it necessary to provide prophylactic antibiotics for anterior nasal packs? Standard teaching says yes but the data isn’t so supportive.
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Acute Kidney Injury is not Associated with IV Contrast Use in the ED

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Intravenous (IV) iodinated contrast media is used routinely to improve the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) in the emergency department (ED).  Prior studies have linked contrast media with the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) and has been linked to increased risk of major adverse events including the initiation of dialysis,
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Supplemental O2 in COPD Exacerbation

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Does supplemental oxygen harm patients with COPD exacerbations? We explore the basis of this dogmatic teaching.
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