Author: Mejbel Alazemi

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  • Dr. Mejbel Alazemi is a junior editor for the EMOttawa Blog, and is a FRCPC resident in the Department of Emergency Medicine, at the University of Ottawa.

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antibiotic stewardship
Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Infectious Disease, Resuscitation

Smarter Starts and Safer Stops: Antibiotic Stewardship in the ED

Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is about using the right antibiotic, only when needed, and choosing the appropriate dose, route, and duration. The goal is to treat... Read more.
Dermatology, Featured, Grand Round Summaries

Dermatology in Skin of Colour: Pigment, Perception, and Rash Decisions

Skin conditions affect approximately one-third of the world’s population and are the 4th most common cause of disease.1,2.  As the largest organ in the human... Read more.
car crash
Featured, Full Article, Hematology, Journal Club, Trauma

Early and Empirical High-Dose Cryoprecipitate for Hemorrhage After Traumatic Injury: The CRYOSTAT-2 Randomized Clinical Trial

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Davenport R, et al. JAMA. 2023 Oct 12:e2321019.  Editorial: Contemporary Adjuncts to Hemorrhage Control. Question and Methods:... Read more.