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HIV in the ED : Part 2

HIV in the ED : Part 2

by Alex Viau, Josee Malette, Alex Coutin | Aug 4, 2022 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Infectious Disease

In PART 1 of our HIV in the ED Blog series, we explored the importance of diagnosing HIV in the ED, and the approach to the diagnosis.  In PART 2, we hope to address the following:  Indications for occupation & non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)...
HIV in the ED : Part 1

HIV in the ED : Part 1

by Alex Viau, Josee Malette, Alex Coutin | Jul 28, 2022 | Addictions, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease, Public health

When it comes to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the ED, the most medically interesting pathology is in the acute presentation of AIDS-defining opportunistic infections. However, due to advances in anti-retroviral therapies (ART), you’re much less likely...
Palliative Care in the ED – Part 2

Palliative Care in the ED – Part 2

by Alex Viau, Josee Malette, Mejbel Alazemi | Oct 14, 2021 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries

We are back with Part-2 of our blog series on Palliative Care in the ED. If you haven’t already check-out Part 1 HERE. In this series, we will delve into the subject further by exploring the following topics:  Screening Tools: The Old and the New Education and...
Palliative Care in the ED – Part 1

Palliative Care in the ED – Part 1

by Alex Viau, Josee Malette, Mejbel Alazemi | Oct 7, 2021 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries

Pulling back the Pall from palliative care The word pall refers to a traditional death shroud or a dark cloud of dust or smoke. The aim of this blog post is both explore some of the inequities and recommendations for the palliative care landscape today, but also to...
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