EM@3AM – Corneal Ulcer
A contact lens wearer presents with a painful red eye. Examination is notable for a hazy cornea. Let’s take a minute to review corneal ulceration.
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EM@3AM – Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Toxicity
A young female presents to the emergency department requesting testing for exposure to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). How do you advise the patient? Read this week’s review for a number of helpful hints.
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EM@3AM – Corneal Abrasion
Corneal abrasions: when should ophthalmology be consulted? Let’s review a few pearls.
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EM@3AM – Esophageal Perforation
A patient presents to the ED with chest pain following an upper endoscopy. Initial CXR and gastrograffin esophagram are negative. What do you do? Read on for pearls regarding the management of esophageal perforation.
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EM@3AM – Flexor Tenosynovitis
Fusiform digit, finger held in flexion, pain with passive extension, tenderness to palpation of the flexor tendon sheath: you guessed it, let’s talk flexor tenosynovitis.
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EM@3AM – Phenytoin Toxicity
Phenytoin toxicity: are there characteristic physical examination findings? Read this review for a rapid refresher.
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EM@3AM – Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis: is chemoprophylaxis indicated? Let’s take a few minutes to review.
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EM@3AM – Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Sudden onset, painless, loss of vision in a patient with atherosclerotic disease: let’s review central retinal artery occlusion.
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EM@3AM – Clostridium difficile Colitis
Clostridium difficile colitis: When should you suspect it and who should be tested? Let’s take a minute to review a few pearls.
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