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Uncomplicated cystitis is something emergency physicians frequently treat outpatient without hesitation. Can we do the same for patients with a history of ESBL? Here, our emergency department clinical pharmacist and a student pharmacist review options for the management of uncomplicated ESBL cystitis.
Travis Hanson, P4 Pharmacy Student and Joanne Routsolias, PharmD
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Ask many an emergency physician their least favorite complaint; a common answer will be epistaxis. Time-consuming, distressing for the patient, and unpredictable for the physician, we are in constant search of the magic bullet. Tranexamic Acid (TXA) was, at one point, imagined to be the answer we were searching for. Here, we aim to discuss TXA uses in mucosal bleeding of a variety of anatomic locations.
Jose Reyes, MD
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We’ve all been there. You’re on green team (fast-track), another complaint of back or tooth pain that never really trialed oral meds but definitely wants something more. Here comes IM ketorolac to save the day.
Here, we aim to cover some quick pearls on the Do’s and the Don’t’s of ketorolac to further inform the use of the medication.
Jose Reyes, MD
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