Differential Diagnosis of an Infant with Easy Bleeding, Bruising
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those…
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Differential Diagnosis of an Infant with Easy Bleeding, Bruising
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those... -
Desmopressin for Antiplatelet Reversal in Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Adults
Case Vignette DP is a 70-year-old male with a past medical history significant for peripheral vascular disease... -
Desmopressin for Antiplatelet Reversal in Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Adults
Case Vignette DP is a 70-year-old male with a past medical history significant for peripheral vascular disease…
Plasma Infusion Boosts Survival During Prolonged Transport of Hemorrhaging Patients
Prehospital plasma administration is associated with increased survival in patients with severe traumatic hemorrhage when in-hospital transfusion…
REBOA may Be Helpful for Some Trauma Patients with Massive Bleeding
Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) may be helpful in certain patients with traumatic hemorrhagic…
Blood-Thinner Reversal Agent Works in 82% of Serious Bleeding Cases
Broader results from the ANNEXA-4 trial have confirmed that Portola Pharmaceuticals’ andexanet alfa, sold as Andexxa, can…
NOAC Bleeding No More Dangerous than Warfarin Bleeding
Bleeding associated with the newer non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) is not more dangerous than that associated…
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Pulmonary Problems, Bleeding, Evaluating Pediatric Injuries, and More
Last month, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-about, or interesting articles published across the spectrum…
Coagulation Factor Concentrate Superior for Trauma-Induced Coagulopathy
Coagulation factor concentrates (CFC) are more effective than fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for reversing trauma-induced coagulopathy, according…