A 70-year-old male with presents with 5 days of fever and 3 days of anuria and malaise. He also notes worsening abdominal distention and shortness of breath. He found and removed a tick 3 weeks ago and another one 1 week ago. Labs reveal WBC 2,200 cells/microL, HGB 11.2 g/dL, Plt 21 × 109/L, BUN 86 mg/dL, Creatinine 6.8 mg/dL, AST 350 U/L, ALT 119 U/L.
Alcohol Use Disorder in the ED: Screening and MAUD Read More »
We’re back with Part 2 on a practical approach to HIV, and this time, we focus on organ-specific complications.
A Practical Approach to HIV/AIDS: Part 2 Read More »
This post summarizes the major IDSA guidelines updates on the treatment of complicated UTI.
Guideline Update: 2025 IDSA Management of Complicated UTI Read More »
The NIH Stroke Scale can be intimidating. This post provides what you need to know.
The NIH Stroke Scale Isn’t So Scary: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
Today we cover severe malaria and what you need to know.
Severe Malaria: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
What should you do with labs that show evidence of cholestasis? What are your next steps for imaging?
Emergency Department Evaluation of Cholestatic Labs Read More »
emDOCs Revamp returns with corneal abrasion.
emDOCs Revamp – Corneal Abrasion Read More »
These videos will cover post summaries, take homes on clinical condition, and EBM/guideline literature updates. Today we focus on pancreatitis.
What do you need to know about ABG versus VBG?
ABG Versus VBG in the Emergency Department Read More »
