34 - Pertussis, Computer Interpretation of EKGs, Tuberculosis, Fluoroquinolone Side Effects

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2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs

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The 2 View is a podcast featuring EM clinicians Martha Roberts NP and Michael Sharma PA. The podcast discusses hot topics in EM and urgent care for advanced practice providers. The podcasts features literature reviews, case studies, controversial topics, and innovative approaches to the emergent and urgent care patient.

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34 - Pertussis, Computer Interpretation of EKGs, Tuberculosis, Fluoroquinolone Side Effects

2 View: Emergency Medicine PAs & NPs

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1 year ago

34 - Pertussis, Computer Interpretation of EKGs, Tuberculosis, Fluoroquinolone Side Effects

Welcome to Episode 34 of “The 2 View,” the podcast for EM and urgent care nurse practitioners and physician assistants!

Show Notes for Episode 34 of “The 2 View” – pertussis, computer interpretation of EKGs, TB, FQ side effects, and incidental findings

Pertussis

Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals on the Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for Diagnosing Pertussis. Pertussis: Use of PCR for diagnosis. Cdc.gov. Published January 12, 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/diagnostic-testing/diagnosis-pcr-bestpractices.html

Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing. Cdc.gov. Published October 11, 2023 https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/diagnostic-testing/specimen-collection-diagnosis.html

Treatment. Cdc.gov. Published September 16, 2022 https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/treatment.html

Computer Interpretation of EKGs

Bracey A, Meyers HP, Smith SW. Emergency physicians should interpret every triage ECG, including those with a computer interpretation of “normal.” Am J Emerg Med. PubMed. National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published May 2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35361516/

Deutsch A, Poronsky K, Westafer L, Visintainer P, Mader T. Validity of Computer-interpreted “Normal” and “Otherwise Normal” ECG in Emergency Department Triage Patients. West J Emerg Med. PubMed. National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Published January 2024 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38205978/

Tuberculosis

CDCTB. TB Testing & Diagnosis. cdc.gov Published July 26, 2022 https://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/testing/default.htm

Global Tuberculosis Institute. Treating Latent TB Infection (LTBI). YouTube. Published November 29, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udq-65YuLlo

Niknejad M, Gaillard F. Tuberculosis (pulmonary manifestations). In: Radiopaedia.org. Radiopaedia.org; 2010. Revised January 5, 2024 https://radiopaedia.org/articles/tuberculosis-pulmonary-manifestations-1?lang=us

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Side Effects

Farkas J. PulmCrit - Six reasons to avoid fluoroquinolones in the critically ill. PulmCrit (EMCrit). Published August 1, 2016 https://emcrit.org/pulmcrit/fluoroquinolone-critical-illness/

FDA Drug Safety Podcast: FDA updates warnings for oral and injectable fluoroquinolone antibiotics due to disabling side effects. U.S. fda.gov Published January 19, 2022 https://www.fda.gov/drugs/fda-drug-safety-podcasts/fda-drug-safety-podcast-fda-updates-warnings-oral-and-injectable-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics-due

Highlights of Prescribing Information: CIPRO. fda.gov https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/019537s086lbl.pdf

Stanley I. Mother is left unable to walk after taking just three ANTIBIOTIC pills to treat a UTI: Disabled vet husband she previously cared for is also in a wheelchair. DailyMail.com. Published February 22, 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13111327/young-mother-unable-walk-antibiotic-pills-uti.html

Tilley C. “Killer” antibiotic that’s STILL being prescribed to 15m Americans a year: Widow of singer Bobby. DailyMail.com. Published March 2, 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13115607/Bobby-Caldwell-wife-fluoroquinolone-antibiotics.html

Incidental Findings

Incidental Findings. acr.org. American College of Radiology https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/Incidental-Findings

Schleicher S. DermDx: Suspicious Mole on Sole of Foot. Clinical Advisor. Published February 16, 2024 https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/slideshow/derm-dx/dermdx-suspicious-mole-foot/?elqtrack=True&hmemail=1f%2FJfEV7hN5vJr6vg%2FQRqK0NA6IXtyO3&hmsubid&nid=1639413404&sha256email=092493d8223fdfa40d9e995176d13e5fc5b5211674db9deb440c025fd462c80c

Viennet M, Tapia S, Cottenet J, Bernard A, Ortega-Deballon P, Quantin C. Increased risk of colon cancer after acute appendicitis: a nationwide, population-based study. EClinicalMedicine. Published August 30, 2023 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(23)00373-5/fulltext

Recurring Sources

Center for Medical Education. Ccme.org. http://ccme.org

The Proceduralist. Theproceduralist.org. http://www.theproceduralist.org

The Procedural Pause. Emergency Medicine News. Lww.com. https://journals.lww.com/em-news/blog/theproceduralpause/pages/default.aspx

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Thesgem.com. http://www.thesgem.com

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