Do you know what to do with the bleeding patient with hemophilia? This post provides key information on management of the hemophiliac.
emDOCs would like to introduce a new series in association with creator and founder of EM in 5, Dr. Anna Pickens! We will be hosting videos from Dr. Pickens with links to further reading to provide focused visual and audio learning for those with a short time to obtain what you need for your next shift. Today EM in 5 covers NOACs.
Welcome back to the EM Educator Series. These posts provide brief mini-cases followed by key questions to consider while working. The featured questions provide important learning points for those working with you, as well as vital items to consider in the evaluation and management of the specific condition discussed. This week we have a case where you should assume bleeding until proven otherwise.
A 44-year-old female comes to the ED with left lower extremity swelling. The patient notes increased swelling and discoloration to her entire left leg for three days, associated with aching pain. In a patient without any risk factors for thrombus or any other medical reason for hypercoagulability, what could cause an unprovoked left lower extremity thrombus?
Cytokine storm, neurotoxicity, autoimmune reactions... These are just several complications of CAR T-cell therapy. But what is this therapy to begin with? This post evaluates this relatively new cancer therapy and its potential complications.
What do you know about portal vein thrombosis? This post provides you with a comprehensive review of this potentially dangerous condition.
Novel oral anticoagulants are increasingly being used, but what happens if rapid reversal is required? What are your options?
A 46-year-old female presents to your ED with a complaint of abdominal pain and fullness for several weeks and a family history of "blood clots". Could this be Budd Chiari syndrome?
