Journal Feed covers calf vein DVT and anticoagulation, finding the cricothyroid membrane, and using D-dimer in patients with COVID-19 for evaluation of PE.
Heard of the Barcelona Criteria for LBBB and STEMI?
The emDocs Podcast looks at encephalitis this week.
How can you optimize the care of patients with intracerebral hemorrhage?
A 3-month-old female is brought into your ED by her mother for constipation and decreased PO intake for 3 days. She was born full term without complications and is breastfed along with some soft foods. When asking about changes in diet, her mother states they only eat organic and grow most of their own food on their farm. They also can some food to prevent spoiling. Vital signs are unremarkable. It takes longer than expected for her to open her eyes, and she appears to have head lag. She will not feed while in the ED despite multiple attempts. What is the diagnosis?
One specific condition that may lead to a less than enjoyable shift is priapism. Why?
How should you care for the patient with suspected bronchiolitis? This edition of Pediatric Small Talk from Joe Ravera covers this and more.
The Toxcard series covers methotrexate toxicity.
