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Suturing 101: A Stitch In Time…

Time to Suture Great! You’ve attended our course and got your first taste of suturing. You went home and practiced your suturing techniques and are feeling pretty good about your newly developed skills. Now, you’ve arrived back at the office and as you begin your shift the attending says, “Glad to see you! We are …

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Antibiotics for Abscesses

TMP-SMX vs Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess Talan DA et al.. “Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess”. NEJM. 2016. 374(9):823-832. PubMed Full text PDF Clinical Question In settings with MRSA, does Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole treatment after Incision and drainage of an abscess result in a greater cure rate? Conclusion Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole treatment resulted in a higher cure rate among patients with a drained cutaneous abscess than placebo for abscess that …

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Pediatric Rashes

Pediatric rashes are a common complaint, and knowing the difference between them can save time, stress, and agony. Here are a series of resources to help you differentiate between the rashes most commonly seen. DISEASE SEASON PROGRESSION MORPHOLOGY DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATED FINDINGS TREATMENT Measles/Rubeola paramyxovirus Winter to Spring Incubation: 1-2 weeks Communicability: 4 days before and …

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