EM@3AM – Flexor Tenosynovitis
Fusiform digit, finger held in flexion, pain with passive extension, tenderness to palpation of the flexor tendon sheath: you guessed it, let’s talk flexor tenosynovitis.
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Approach to Patient with Sarcoidosis in the ED setting
Patients with sarcoidosis can present with a variety of conditions due to its multisystem involvement. However, what do you need to consider in the ED with these patients?
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EM@3AM – Phenytoin Toxicity
Phenytoin toxicity: are there characteristic physical examination findings? Read this review for a rapid refresher.
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EM@3AM – Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis: is chemoprophylaxis indicated? Let’s take a few minutes to review.
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EM@3AM – Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Sudden onset, painless, loss of vision in a patient with atherosclerotic disease: let’s review central retinal artery occlusion.
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EM@3AM – Clostridium difficile Colitis
Clostridium difficile colitis: When should you suspect it and who should be tested? Let’s take a minute to review a few pearls.
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EM@3AM – Compartment Syndrome
Pain with passive extension, paresthesias, poikilothermia, pallor, paralysis, and pulselessness: let’s briefly discuss compartment syndrome.
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Blunt Chest Trauma: Who Needs Computed Tomography Imaging?
Although screening CXRs and trauma pan-scans are common-place, let’s take a minute to review current literature to aid in our decision-making regarding the use of imaging in the evaluation of blunt thoracic injury.
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EM@3AM – Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity
Calcium channel blocker toxicity: When is it time to consider lipid emulsion therapy? Take a look at this week’s post for a brief review.
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