Burn Victims and Cyanokit

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Burn Victims and Cyanokit

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Apr 17, 2016

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A unique complication in burn victims and a simple medication to treat it with.

Released:

Apr 17, 2016

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Ketamine!: Uses and complications of ketamine in the emergency room. by Emergency Medical Minute
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Diverticulitis & Antibiotics: Uncomplicated diverticulitis in healthy patients may not require treatment with antimicrobials. Furthermore, nuts and popcorn are ok. by Emergency Medical Minute
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Care of a Transgender Patient: How to care for transgender patients that leaves everyone happy. by Emergency Medical Minute
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Tiny Clots: To treat or not to treat those little clots. by Emergency Medical Minute
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