The asplenic patient presents several challenges to emergency physicians. What do you need to consider, and does your evaluation and management change with these patients?
This week's EM Mindset from Dr. Bazakis focuses on discussing bad news, unfortunately something we do all too frequently.
ED evaluation and management of transgender patients can be tricky. This post provides key pitfalls and pearls.
Do we recognize shock early enough? How do we prioritize our interventions? Are we making our patient better or worse?
Transfusions can be life-saving, with the need for transfusion based on the indication, the patient, and the situation. Transfusion reactions, though rare, can be deadly. What do you need to know about these reactions? Read on to find out.
The combination of vancomycin and zosyn is commonly utilized in the ED for a variety of infections. However, recent literature suggests this combo may not always be needed. When should you use vanc/zosyn, and when is it not needed? This post will provide a background on the medications and evaluate indications for treatment and potential problems with their use.
There are certain diseases we see every day in the ED, including pneumonia, UTI, and cellulitis. A variety of antimicrobials exists, but what are the regimens that you must know for treating common infections in the ED? This post evaluates your "must know" regimens for treatment.
If you're like us, chances are that you've encountered the difficulty in evaluating a patient in the emergency department after seizure-like activity. Read on, contained within we offer a number of pearls for assessing this unique patient population.
