Journal Feed is back with BP and cuff size, POCUS for PTA, and neuroimaging in endocarditis.
Policy Playbook returns with updates for fall 2023, including proposed Medicare cuts, MIPS requirements, and drug negotiations.
What is facilitated intubation, and what should you know?
A 36-year-old female presents to the ED after experiencing an episode of sudden syncope. The patient has no significant past medical history, and reports that she was walking to the end of her driveway to retrieve her mail when she suddenly collapsed to the ground. She recalls waking up on her driveway with concerned neighbors gathered around her. The patient states that this has never happened before. On arrival, she is stable and well-appearing. Exam is normal. ECG demonstrates coved ST segment elevation >2mm in V1-V3 followed by a negative T wave. What is the diagnosis?
This is Part 2 of challenging cases with Rachel Bridwell and Brit Long.
Journal feeds covers ischemia in RBBB, DOACs in pediatrics, and a checklist for EMS OHCA.
A 35-year-old right handed male with no significant past medical history presents with a deep hand laceration. The patient states they suffered a cut with a box cutter at a construction site. He presents to the ED with profound difficulty extending his middle and ring finger and a laceration over the extensor surface. What is the diagnosis?
The ToxCard series is back with diethylene glycol toxicity.
