A patient presents with chest pain and hypotension. EKG demonstrates an irregularly irregular rhythm, absent p waves. Is it time to cardiovert? Let’s review the management of atrial fibrillation.
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Let’s review a few pearls regarding the evaluation and treatment of a patient with cardiac tamponade.
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A patient with saddle anesthesia and unilateral lower extremity weakness: you guessed it, let’s review cauda equina syndrome.
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Let’s review recommendations from ACEP and the JNC 8 for the management of asymptomatic hypertension.
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A patient who’s using a gasoline-powered generator to heat his apartment presents with a headache: let’s talk carbon monoxide toxicity.
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Right lower quadrant pain, McBurney’s point tenderness, and an obturator sign in the absence of leukocytosis: are you making the call to surgery? Read our quick refresher on the management of appendicitis.
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Charcot’s Triad and Reynold’s Pentad: time to review ascending cholangitis.
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Traumatic limb amputation: antibiotics? radiographs? If you’re in need of a refresher, we’ve got you covered.
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Can’t Intubate, can’t ventilate? Let’s quickly review a few pearls regarding airway obstruction.
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Alcohol withdrawal: Let’s take a minute to review this common emergency medicine diagnosis.
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