Episode Chapters
- Retained Contacts10:48What Would I Do Next? | Geriatric FallsFree Chapter20:28Paper Chase #1 - Treatment of Acute Urticaria: A Double Blind Trial4:03Q & A Corner: Lacs Gone Wild!!!15:32Medico-legal Case: Crush Injury, Part One18:24Paper Chase #2 - Faster Clean Catch Urine Collection3:42Excellence in the Physical Exam Series | The Ear6:34Common Unexplained Symptoms20:00Paper Chase #3 - Nonoperative Treatment for Acute Appendicitis4:30Medico-legal Case: Crush Injury, Part Two16:40Varicella In Pregnancy16:19Paper Chase #4 - High vs standard Dose Vitamin D for Viral URI’s in Children3:52HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis & Pre Exposure Prophylaxis12:46Paper Chase #5 - Use of Plain Radiography in Children with Wrist Injuries3:51The Summary21:44
Bottom line:Nonoperative treatment for acute uncomplicated appendicitis appears to be safe or at least not associated with adverse events in children but long term clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness are still uncertain.
Lacs Gone Wild!!! Full episode audio for MD edition 178:28 min - 84 MB - M4AHippo Urgent Care RAP - October 2017 Written Summary 353 KB - PDF
Sarah C. - November 9, 2017 10:19 PM
Back in the beginning of my RN days in the ER; we had a 30-something F with +appy who refused surgery. She was given risks, signed AMA. Before she left we gave IV abx. A year later I saw her and she was fine! Crazy story!
Mike W., MD - November 10, 2017 5:55 AM
So interesting... you may be the very first to have conducted this study! ha ha, I am glad you sent because I have had these patients leave AMA with an appy but have never started them on ATB, so interesting! All of my patients have returned with a rupture or progression...