Episode 950: Ultrasound Pulse Check During Ca...

Carepoint Journal Club is a quarterly series with discussions about a medical topic, brought to you by Carepoint's Emergency Physicians. 

Contributor: Meghan Hurley, MD Educational Pearls: OTC Medications Dextromethorphan (DM) Most common OTC cough suppressant Minimal efficacy: Little evidence that it shortens the duration or severity of cough. Potential side effects: At recommended doses: Mild dizziness, drowsines ...  Afficher plus

In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Gopi Shah and Dr. Briac Thierry, Pediatric ENT at Necker Hospital for Sick Children in Paris, France, review stridor in newborns, with a special emphasis on laryngomalacia. --- SHOW NOTES First, Briac and Gopi discuss how a newborn with strid ...  Afficher plus

Asthma exacerbations present with acute or sub-acute onset of wheeze and respiratory distress, the symptoms and signs of which vary depending on the developmental and maturational age of the child. Triggers include viral or bacterial infection, inhaled allergens, environmental ir ...  Afficher plus

Treating colds, flu, and more with Dr Amber Bird! Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD (Penn).  Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics. Claim CME for this episode at cu ...  Afficher plus

Cold and flu season can be especially tough on parents, with sleepless nights, restless children, and the constant challenge of managing symptoms like congestion and cough. A humidifier, paired with soothing steam, can be a game-changer in making those difficult nights more manag ...  Afficher plus