Which patients need what type of scanning? Where should that scanning be done – at the stroke center or at the peripheral center? Which patients should get systemic thrombolytics? Which patients should get endovascular therapy? In this EM Cases main episode podcast, a follow up to our episode on TIA released in November 2018 with Walter Himmel and David Dushenski, we try to simplify the confusing time-based and brain tissue-based options for stroke management…

Breakdowns in communication can cause all sorts of problems. This month's Medical Malpractice Insights looks at a case of failure to communicate.

Today's EM Beats by Doge brings you vertigo.

What's your approach to an adult first time seizure? Check out this CORE EM post for a review.

emDocs is proud to introduce a new series focused on emergency medicine procedures! This series will provide key information on procedural steps, indications, contraindications, pearls, and pitfalls, as well as a downloadable procedure card. Today, the lumbar puncture.

Much has changed in recent years when it comes to TIA risk stratification, workup and antiplatelet therapy. It’s time we paid more attention to TIA…

The source of a seizure can sometimes be tough to determine... This post evaluates sneaky triggers.

A 65-year-old male presents with altered mental status and right sided weakness. Symptoms began approximately two hours earlier when the patient began to complain of a severe headache. He has become more confused and is now unable to walk normally. Vital Signs: BP 202/98, HR 89, RR 12, T 36.7, SpO2 98% RA. Exam reveals an uncomfortable gentleman who is able to state his name, but unable to give the correct date or his location. He has profound right sided weakness in both upper and lower extremities. What's your next step?