Ever experience imposter syndrome?

This month's medical malpractice insights looks at a tough case of posterior circulation stroke and vertigo.

Why is emphysematous pyelonephritis dangerous, when should you consider it, and what is the management?

A 30-year-old male presents with intense left forearm pain after cleaning an aquarium at his job 20 minutes prior to arrival. He is unsure what kind of fish were in the aquarium. Physical exam reveals a patient who appears uncomfortable holding his left arm. There is a 5 cm area of erythema to his anterior forearm that is warm to the touch. What is the diagnosis and the best next step in management?

What are the endpoints of resuscitation? First you need to understand the clinical problem in need of resuscitation and, second, identify the targets or goals of resuscitation.

The History of EM series will look at the foundation of EM, how the field has changed, and future directions. Today we have thoughts from Benson Munger, founding Executive Director of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Diquat is a bipyridyl compound used as an herbicide and is a rare form of poisoning. Diagnosis is made by history and urine sodium dithionite test with green coloration (dose related color intensity) of the urine.

Cerebral venous thrombosis is a tough diagnosis... Why is it missed, and how can we improve diagnosis?