Vasopressors are frequently used in critically ill patients with hemodynamic instability both in the emergency department (ED) as well as intensive care units (ICUs). Typically, vasopressors are given through central venous catheters (CVCs) as opposed to peripheral intravenous (PIV) access due to th...
Discharging patients from the emergency department can be risky. This article reviews ways to improve the discharge process and patient safety.
The first post in the new EM Primer Series...What are the pearls you need to know for myxedema?
A rare but critical diagnosis not to miss in patients 30 minutes to 48 hours after a long bone fracture.
A illuminating case of chest pain and the importance of short PR on ECG.
This article discusses why diagnosing simple vs. complicated pyelonephritis matters. The management of complicated pyelonephritis and the mimics of pyelonephritis will also be discussed.
A frightening airway: the critical GI bleeder. What can you do to maximize success?
Endophthalmitis is a rare, but clinically significant infection. It is often misdiagnosed due to the multitude of other ocular diseases that share similar presenting symptoms. It results from an infectious or non-infectious inflammatory process of the vitreous and aqueous humors. Missed or late diag...
