Ever experienced fear on shift? I bet you have, though as an ED doc, you may hesitate to admit it. This post By Dr. Shannon Moffett for the EM Mindset series evaluates fear in the ED.
Differentiating sympathomimetic and anticholinergic toxidrome isn't always easy. This week's Tox Card explains the difference and provides keys in diagnosis of each toxidrome.
Welcome to EM@3AM, an emDOCs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedited review of clinical basics. We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp.
Hydrofluoric acid...We have heard of the dangers of this toxic acid, but many have not evaluated and managed patients with HF exposure. This post details a case, followed by pearls and pitfalls in the pathophysiology, types of exposure, evaluation, and management of HF exposure.
Unstable and symptomatic bradycardias require urgent intervention. This is an overview of bradycardias and how to approach them in the emergency department.
Hypoglycemia is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. This post will reveal several tips and tricks for the evaluation and treatment of hypoglycemic patients.
The burn patient: a review of the ins and outs of ED management.
Hydrogen sulfide toxicity can be deadly at sufficient concentration and duration of exposure. Here is what the emergency physician *must* know when encountering the "rotten egg smell" synonymous with H2S toxicitty.
