From the understanding of physostigmine’s mechanism of action and the above data, we would like to summarize key points and recommendations regarding the use of physostigmine.
I HAVE BECOME INFATUATED WITH THE PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE. I believe the term “patient care experience” is a more inclusive term that describes our technical expertise while also including everything else, such as communication, department ambience, throughput, and the behavior of everyone a patient comes into contact with while in the department.
Check out our latest in our D-List Superbugs series of rare cases caused by rare bugs. EM docs need to have these in their differential as it can cause national morbidity/mortality!
Questioning the current practice management of diverticulitis? Read about the most recent review of a large meta-analysis regarding this hot topic
Pearls and Pitfalls Cellulitis that is associated with purulent drainage is commonly associated with Staphylococcus Aureus compared to non-purulent cellulitis that is more commonly β hemolytic streptococcus. Antimicrobial therapy should be directed at the organism in question. Cellulitis may not a...
It’s a crazy night in the ED, and you are about four hours into your shift. You have just received a new patient with chief complaint of altered mental status coming in via EMS.
To kick off your weekend reading pleasure, here’s another batch of our monthly excellent write-ups from the EM interns at UT Southwestern (@DallasEMed) courtesy of Alex Koyfman (@EMHighAK) . Our ongoing intern report series is the product of first-year residents exploring clinical questions they h...
