Endocarditis: Why do we miss it, and how do we improve?
When should we suspect endocarditis, and how can we improve our diagnosis?
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Non-Traditional ACS Risk Factors: A Snake in the Grass
What other patient populations are at risk for developing atherosclerotic disease and ACS that emergency physicians can miss? If our community is responsible for recognizing and treating initial presentations of patients with ACS, we must not only be aware of atypical presentations of ACS, but also non-traditional risk factors for CHD.
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The Utility of MRI in the Emergency Department
MRI isn’t always easy to obtain in the ED. However, when is it absolutely needed? This post evaluates the indications for emergent MRI.
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The Dangers of Over-Resuscitation in Sepsis
In previous discussions, we have addressed that IV fluid choices affect patient outcomes in septic shock, and we have shown the evidence that invasive monitoring coupled with aggressive treatments are actually harming our patients.
The question we now face is what is the result of over-resuscitation?
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Septic shock: Who should be treated with early pressors?
Vasopressor use in patients with sepsis has been studied extensively, with many calling for early, peripheral vasopressors. What is the literature behind this, and are patient outcomes affected? This post examines the studies for vasopressors in sepsis and more.
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