These three patients presented with syncope as part of their respective histories, despite suffering from different pathologies. Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness with rapid recovery to baseline. Each history is concerning for a vascular etiology. In the ED we are focused on risk stratify...
Impress your Ophtho consult and nail the diagnosis before he/she even arrives to the ED
Continuing with our EM Mindset series, here is another piece by Dr.Diercks to kick off your week. Understand the unpredictable nature of the EM environment and set yourself up for success. Enjoy!
Latest evidence and recommendations for the management of stroke and transient ischemic attack in the emergency department
An update on the medical clearance of patients presenting to the ED with primary psychiatric complaints. What tests are actually helpful?
Hope everyone had a great Memorial day weekend! Continuing with our EM Mindset series, here is another piece by Dr. Dawson to kick off your week. Passion for EM is a great start, but don't forget these five ideals of the EM mindset. Enjoy!
Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) is one of the most critically important skills for an Emergency Medicine physician to be able to perform quickly and accurately. All airway management in the emergency department is performed on the unstable patient, often with unknown co-morbidities and a full stoma...
An update on the cause, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Lemierre's syndrome
