Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Clay brings you ibuprofen dosing, steroids in croup, and vaping-associated pulmonary illness in this week’s Journal Feed Wrap-up!
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The EM Educator Series: The Sick Adult Asthma Patient
Welcome back to the EM Educator series! This week we focus on the sick asthmatic.
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Asthma Exacerbation: “Sneaky” Triggers and Clinical Pearls
We assess and manage patients with asthma exacerbation frequently, but the specific trigger may not be readily apparent. What are some sneaky triggers of asthma exacerbation?
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The EM Educator Series: The Bad Combination of Aspiration Pneumonia and ARDS
This EM Educator evaluates aspiration pneumonitis vs. pneumonia and the diagnosis and management of ARDS.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: When it isn’t just your classic exacerbation…
COPD exacerbations can be triggered by a variety of conditions. What are some sneaky triggers?
EM@3AM: Hemoptysis
A 55-year-old male presents with shortness of breath, cough, and blood-tinged sputum. He states that he has been fighting off a cold over the past week, but noticed increasing cough over the past several hours, sometimes tinged with blood. He denies any other symptoms, appears well, and has a normal pulmonary, cardiovascular, and extremity exam. What are your next steps?
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Lung Abscess – Pearls and Pitfalls to Consider When Managing Patients
How do you diagnose and manage the patient with a lung abscess? This post from Mark Ramzy looks at the ED evaluation and management of a patient with lung abscess, with pearls and pitfalls.
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A Case of the Incidentally Discovered Pneumomediastinum
Pneumomediastinum… Where is the air coming from? Who do you consult? Are antibiotics and/or surgery needed?
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EM Boards Survival Guide: Pulmonary 1
Welcome back to the EM Boards Survival Guide. This series provides you with regular tips and must-know items for EM boards and inservice. Today we look at Pulmonary.
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Looking for a Better Way to Treat Hypoxia in the Emergency Department? Reach for High-Flow Nasal Cannula
What’s a better way to provide oxygen in the ED for hypoxemic respiratory failure? Heard of High Flow Nasal Cannula? This post gives you what you need to know regarding this therapy.