Differentiating sympathomimetic and anticholinergic toxidrome isn’t always easy. This week’s Tox Card explains the difference and provides keys in diagnosis of each toxidrome.
Toxcards: Sympathomimetic vs. Anticholinergic Toxidromes Read More »
It’s that time of year for flu. However, what else could it be? This week’s Tox Card focuses on CO poisoning.
Tox Cards: CO Poisoning Read More »
Unstable and symptomatic bradycardias require urgent intervention. This is an overview of bradycardias and how to approach them in the emergency department.
An Approach to Bradycardia in the Emergency Department Read More »
Hemoptysis is defined as expectoration of blood originating from the tracheobronchial tree or lung parenchyma. It may be massive or non-massive, but the majority of patients with hemoptysis will have non-massive hemoptysis. This is a brief overview of the causes, evaluation and management of hemoptysis in the emergency department.
Hemoptysis: Key principles and management Read More »
Hydrogen sulfide toxicity can be deadly at sufficient concentration and duration of exposure. Here is what the emergency physician *must* know when encountering the “rotten egg smell” synonymous with H2S toxicitty.
Hydrogen Sulfide Toxicity: More than just a rotten egg smell Read More »
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a hematological malignancy that affects the leukocyte cell lineage. On occasion, a life threatening blast crisis can occur. CML is an important diagnosis for emergency physicians to be aware of so that they can manage complications that may occur. This is a brief review of CML and the management of several complications.
Blast Crisis: ED-focused management Read More »
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an immune-related cause of low platelet levels. It is more common in children than adults, but may occur in both populations. This is a brief review of the signs and symptoms of ITP and initial treatment options in the emergency department.
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »