First...let's set the stage... Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is characterized by a shift in vaginal flora away from Lactobacillus species toward a more diverse bacterial spectrum such as Gardenella vaginalis, Mobiluncus curtisii, M. mulieris, other anaerobic bacteria and/or Mycoplasma hominis.1 This shift in…
Initial Assessment ABCDE is still the recommended approach – there is no evidence-based data identified to justify modification to this approach in civilian patients. Fluid Resuscitation Provide only 1 L of WARMED crystalloid fluid for adults (20 cc/kg in…
It’s that time of year again. As the Lyme endemic regions of the United States shake off the winter, people start to wander outside and into the Emergency Department with tick bites. This summary is meant to serve as…
Myth #10: A fever after immunizations is normal… If a child presents to the Emergency Department with a fever after immunizations, and they have no overt clinical signs of infectious source, do they need a work-up? Do immunizations actually…