This edition of emDocs Cases evaluates patients with end stage renal disease and dialysis. Are you ready for uremic encephalopathy, pericardial tamponade, air embolism, line infections, and more?
emDocs Cases: The Sick ESRD Patient Read More »
This week’s EM@3AM brings you a case of a patient with myalgias and dark urine after exercising.
EM@3AM – Rhabdomyolysis Read More »
A 32-year-old G2P1 at 7 weeks presents with weight loss, nausea, and vomiting, sent by her primary care physician. She has ketones present, and she has lost 8 lbs. Read this week’s EM@3AM for more on hyperemesis gravidarum.
EM@3AM – Hyperemesis Gravidarum Read More »
A 2-year-old female presents to the ED with 3 days of fever, cough, congestion, and watery diarrhea. The patient’s mother is concerned as the toddler had two episodes of bloody diarrhea prior to arrival. You obtain a stool sample: fecal occult blood test is positive. Read this week’s review to find out why HUS should be on your differential diagnosis.
EM@3AM – Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Read More »
Welcome to Part II of capnography uses in the ED. Capnography is increasingly being utilized in the ED, primarily for endotracheal intubation, cardiac arrest, and procedural sedation. This post will introduce you to several other uses for capnography.
When is Capnography Useful in the ED? Part II Read More »
How can you use capnography in the ED? This is Part I in a two part series evaluating capnography in the ED. Part I evaluates basic waveforms, cardiac arrest, ETT placement, and procedural sedation.
When is Capnography Useful in the ED? Part I Read More »
Emergency physicians are well-acquainted with hyperkalemia. The standard C BIG K DROP regimen can be used, but there may be several ways we can improve our care of the patient with hyperkalemia.
emDocs Cases: Updates in Management of Hyperkalemia Read More »
Don’t anchor on the classic “wheeze”, as it isn’t always asthma. Continuing with the mimics series, this post evaluates mimics of asthma.
“All that wheezes is not asthma” – an evaluation of asthma mimics Read More »
The Pan-Scan has become common in the evaluation of trauma patients. But does it affect patient outcomes, most importantly mortality?
The Reign of the “Pan-Scan”: Whole Body CT vs. Selective Imaging in Trauma Read More »
Emergency physicians are masters of resuscitation. How do you prepare yourself, your team, and the room for the critical patient?
Mindset of the Resuscitationist: Organizing the Room Read More »
