Complementing the recent atrial fibrillation post this week, dive into more pearls of atrial fibrillation management in the ED by our own Dr. Jennifer Robertson
A post filled with management pearls for atrial fibrillation. What are potential etiologies? What medications should you use, when should you use them, and what are potential problems with these medications? What about anticoagulation?
Pediatric airway management is a skill that integrates the three types of knowledge as described by the ancient Greeks: Episteme — theoretical knowledge Techne — technical knowledge Phronesis — practical wisdom — also called prudence. Here we’ll invoke each type of knowledge and unde...
Recognizing normal neonatal conditions and behavior
Several agents, both legal and illegal, can cause significantly elevated heart rates. This article reviews the most common causes of drug-induced tachycardia. Diagnosis and management of these conditions are also discussed.
The pediatric and gravid populations have special needs regarding imaging for abdominal pain. This article reviews the more common causes of abdominal pain in children and pregnant women and how to approach imaging in these populations.
The patient with facial pain/injury can present significant challenges for analgesia. Facial nerve blocks present an avenue for great analgesia without compromising wound appearance/repair. What are the pearls and pitfalls for these blocks?
Bacteremia affects 200,000 patients per year, with the potential of causing significant mortality. Blood cultures are considered the most sensitive method for detecting bacteremia and are commonly obtained in patients with fever, chills, leukocytosis, focal infections, sepsis, or suspected endocarditis. However, what is the literature behind obtaining cultures in the ED?
