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Malignant Catatonia

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One week prior to ED arrival, the patient was becoming progressively despondent, less interactive with peers, exhibiting slow speech and movements, and was not eating. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Catatonia: a case report by Brown Emergency Medicine. Burrow JP, Spurling BC, Marwaha R.

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An EM Resident’s Guide to Basic Airway Management

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While this guide isnt exhaustive, its designed by residents, for residents, to provide practical tips and foundational knowledge thats crucial in the fast-paced, high-stakes environment of the ED. Introduction Airway management is a critical ED skill to master. Figure 4 : Demonstration of Mallampati classes.

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