A few of the questions in your mind should at least be: what is most likely to kill this patient, do I need to get a CT of the head, does he need a lumbar puncture, does he need any urgent medications, and what labs should I order?
Meningitis: Clinical Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
Karalynn Otterness, MD presents a case of a patient presenting with chest pain who has a crucial finding on the initial ECG.
Chief Complaint: Chest Pain, Resolved Read More »
“Weinstock describes gastroenteritis bluntly as ‘the refuge of the intellectually destitute'”
From the case records of Janus General Hospital, we bring you the first in our series of bouncebacks. Tommy Swanson, MD describes the initial and subsequent visits of a 61 year old female with abdominal discomfort.
Age, Abdominal Pain, and Gastroenteritis Read More »