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KCentra (4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate) normalizes INR in roughly 30 minutes in the setting of life-threatening bleeds...

Maybe the devil’s lettuce is actually whats making you profusing vomit. Maybe the devil’s lettuce is actually whats making you profusing...

Acyclovir reduced mortality from herpes simplex encephalitis from 70% to 9%. Thats pretty good. The introduction of acyclovir reduced...

Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract infection. Bacteria in the urine without symptoms is not a urinary tract...

BB and CCB overdoses progress into cardiogenic shock. BB inhibit catecholamines from binding to beta receptors, while CCB block SA and...

Patients on ketamine can develop iatrogenic laryngospasm and hypersalivation. Patients on ketamine can develop iatrogenic laryngospasm...

Wellbutrin was withdrawn from the market in 1986 due to high rates of seizures in a study on nondepressed bulimic patients. Wellbutrin...

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase organisms hydrolyze penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam. Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase...

28 days of antiretroviral prophylaxis is recommended for patients who seek medical treatment within 72 hours of high risk nonoccupational...

Alcoholism contributes to hematologic disorders, including anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Alcoholism contributes to...

Diabetic foot infections are a significant contributer to osteomyelitis and lower extremity amputations. Diabetic foot infections are...

Tranexamic acid indirectly reduces bradykinin production by decreasing plasmin. Angioedema can be histamine or bradykin-mediated....

Aortic dissections is a tear of the inner aortic wall that creates a “false lumen” and can potentially rupture. Aortic dissections is...

Scorpion venom toxins inhibits inactivation of sodium channels, resulting in prolonged depolarization and autonomic excitation. Scorpion...

High-dose hydroxycobalamin (vitamin B12) has an FDA indication for cyanide toxicity, but has seen increased use for refractory...

My favorite lipid emulsion for hypertensive emergencies — keep the propofol for sedation I have no relationships to report with the drug...