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ECG Pointers: STEMI Case Conference

ECG Pointers walks through a STEMI case conference with angiographies.

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    ED evaluation and management of pleural effusions: One size doesn’t fit all

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    How do you evaluate for suspected pleural effusion, and what tools do you have for diagnosis and therapy?
    POCUS pleural effusion
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    EM@3AM: Pancreatitis

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    A 39-year-old female presents with severe epigastric pain, nausea, and several episodes of non-bloody, non-bilious emesis. The pain is sharp and radiates to her back. On examination, she is tachycardic and tachypneic with diffuse abdominal tenderness, but afebrile. Her lipase returns at 1100 U/L. What is your next step in
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    Ultrasound G.E.L. – POCUS in the Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures

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    This article takes a look at using ultrasound to assess for successful reduction of adult patients with distal radius fractures.
    Ultrasound G.E.L. - POCUS in the Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures infographic
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    EM in 5: Elbow Xrays

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    Welcome to this week’s edition of EMin5 by Dr. Anna Pickens. Today we’ll review elbow xrays in kids!
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    ToxCard: Caustic Eye Injuries

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    Skunk attack! Today we will discuss the approach to caustic eye injuries, the use of Morgan lens and alternative irrigation methods, and some fun skunk facts.
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    Diagnosing Cardiogenic Shock in the ED

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    The patient in extremis with cardiogenic shock... This post from Madison Daly and Skyler Lentz breaks down the evaluation of this challenging condition.
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    Acute heart failure exacerbation disposition

    Not all patients require admission

     

    Consider patient hemodynamics, respiratory status, ECG, labs (Cr, troponin, sodium/electrolytes), ability to ambulate, follow up

     

    Elevated troponin and serum Cr associated with worse outcomes

     

    Don’t use risk tools alone for DC, but Ottawa Heart Failure Risk Scale may assist in admission (ACEP Level B)

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