There is a lot of controversy surrounding the use and efficacy of Tamiflu. Below is a brief review of Tamiflu per the CDC. TL;DR -Likely some benefit in elderly (>65y/o), young (<2 y/o), chronically ill, or hospitalized patients Benefits -Shorten duration of fever, illness symptoms -May reduce complications from influenza (OM, PNA, respiratory […]
EtOH Withdrawal: Ketamine, Precedex, and Other Pearls
Posted onCase: Unk-FrequentFlyer is rushed back to you in the cardiac room by Unk-Intern. He was found in the back corner of the B side shortly after 7am sign out. The patient is in florid alcohol withdrawal, combative, hallucinating, and of course does not have an IV. What’s your game plan? Initial Sedation: This patient […]