PCC versus Andexanet Alfa for Factor Xa Reversal
This article compares two drugs for stopping bleeds and thrombotic risks to help you decide.
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PCC versus Andexanet Alfa for Factor Xa Reversal
This article compares two drugs for stopping bleeds and thrombotic risks to help you decide. -
Emergency Department Management of Prehospital Tourniquets
As prehospital tourniquet use rises, learn the evidence-based steps for safe removal in the ED and how to avoid life-threatening complications. -
Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Three-Pronged Approach
It’s 4 a.m., and you’re three hours from the nearest tertiary care center. A young woman, 13...
Emergency Department Management of Prehospital Tourniquets
As prehospital tourniquet use rises, learn the evidence-based steps for safe removal in the ED and how to avoid life-threatening complications.
Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Three-Pronged Approach
It’s 4 a.m., and you’re three hours from the nearest tertiary care center. A young woman, 13…
Best Practices for Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Case A 74-year-old man presents with vomiting of blood for two days. He has a history of…
Ptosis and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Opening an Eye to Intracranial Hemorrhage
History of Present Illness A 67-year-old female presented to a community emergency department with headache and left-sided…
Massive Hemorrhage Protocols: The 7 Ts
Outcomes in polytrauma depend not only on prompt recognition of occult shock and early source control of…
Can Tranexamic Acid Decrease Maternal Mortality?
The Case A 27-year-old primiparous woman arrives at the emergency department after a prolonged labor at home;…
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Tips for Treating Closed Head Injuries and Using Antibiotics for Parotitis
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
After Acute ICH, Hypodensities in Hematoma May Predict Expansion
Hypodensities in a hematoma within the first 48 hours after an acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) may predict…
Tourniquet Use Recommendations from the American College of Surgeons
The ACEP Clinical Policies Committee regularly reviews guidelines published by other organizations and professional societies. Periodically, new…