emergency medicine

Venomous Snakes and Snakebites in the US: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

By MedXY 10/29/2025

Venomous snakes cause thousands of bites annually in the US, with serious health consequences. Understanding snake types, symptoms, first aid, and prevention can save lives.

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Timely Opioid Administration in Pediatric Emergency Departments Reduces Hospitalizations for Acute Sickle Cell Pain

By MedXY 10/27/2025

Prompt opioid delivery in pediatric EDs for sickle cell pain significantly lowers hospitalization rates, with the greatest benefit seen when the first dose is given within 60 minutes and the second dose within 30 minutes.

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Advancing Early Pediatric Sepsis Detection: Machine Learning Models Predicting Onset Within 48 Hours

By MedXY 10/21/2025

This study developed and validated machine learning models with high accuracy to predict early pediatric sepsis and septic shock within 48 hours using multisite electronic health record data in emergency departments.

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Multidose Ondansetron After Emergency Visits: Reducing Gastroenteritis Severity in Children

By MedXY 08/01/2025

A randomized trial shows that multidose ondansetron after pediatric ED visits for gastroenteritis reduces moderate-to-severe illness, though impact on vomiting duration and healthcare utilization is limited.

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ED Intubation in Active Hemorrhage Linked to Increased Mortality: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/31/2025

Intubation in the emergency department for trauma patients with active hemorrhage is associated with higher mortality, more ICU admissions, and greater transfusion needs compared to intubation in the operating room.