Amoxicillin suspension is on shortage… seriously
There's an amoxicillin shortage right now... seriously. This post includes guideline resources and alternative option recommendations like tablets and capsules.
There is a national albuterol shortage – here’s what you need to know
We are running critically low on the bottles of albuterol that are used to compound continuous treatments. There is not a shortage of metered dose inhalers and nebules. Here's how you should adjust your treatment plans in lieu of this information.
Podcast Briefs: Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome
hyperemesis syndrome (aka Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome). Learn about the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of this surprisingly common malady.
Zantac attack – Do not prescribe ranitidine
If you take care of a patient on Zantac (ranitidine) in the ED it is a good idea, regardless of what else is going on right now, to discontinue it and consider another agent.
Facts on the Ground: Intranasal ketamine is just as good as intranasal fentanyl for fractures
Always great to see this study make the rounds. This edition of Facts on the Ground, reviews the PRIME study comparing intranasal ketamine with fentanyl in a randomized, non inferiority trial.
Hypertension in the Pediatric Emergency Department
This post from Leah Finkel and Amanda Nelson details how we should think about abnormally high blood pressure measurements in the Pediatric Emergency Department - and what to do about them.
In the days of cefotaxime shortages…
In the days of cefotaxime shortages we must seek out alternative antibiotics - Check out this post for recommendations on alternative cephalosporins, especially for the febrile infant.
Briefs: Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome and Neuroleptic malignant syndrome aren't really the same thing are they? But what if they are? No they're not. Maybe?
Buffering lidocaine
Lidocaine hurts when you inject it mostly because it is acidic. Learn how to add 8.4% sodium bicarbonate to buffer lidocaine to make it hurt less.
Intro to drugs used in Rapid Sequence Intubation
This post reviews the drugs used in rapid sequence intubation - including pre-medication, sedatives and paralytics.