Publications by authors named "Kaitlin Rose"
Article Synopsis
- Thiamine deficiency is observed in patients with acute illnesses, regardless of alcohol use disorder, particularly in those with sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, and oncologic emergencies.
- A study of 269 emergency department patients revealed that 20.5% had thiamine deficiency, with significant associations found for age over 60, female gender, leukopenia, moderate anemia, and hypoalbuminemia.
- The findings suggest that older age, being female, and having low white blood cell counts are key factors linked to thiamine deficiency in critically ill patients.
Objectives: Patients with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) present frequently to the emergency department. Previous case studies suggest dramatic symptomatic improvement with topical capsaicin treatment. This exploratory study examined the potential effectiveness of topical capsaicin in patients with nausea and vomiting due to a suspected CHS exacerbation.
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