Compartment syndrome is a condition we are always on the lookout for in the ED. How do you optimize diagnosis and management of this dangerous entity?
We shouldn’t have to know how to recognize them, but… We need to be familiar with how vaccine-preventable illnesses present, the basics of management, and how to talk with the misinformed or unconvinced.
What can cause facial swelling? What should you consider? This post evaluates patients with facial swelling, providing key pearls in evaluation and management.
The patient with neck pain after a normal CT... Can you trust your CT? Do you need an MRI? This post evaluates these controversies and more.
How do you evaluate and manage acute hearing loss in the ED? This post provides you with tips, pearls, and pitfalls.
Genitourinary trauma can present significant challenges. This post provides updates in the evaluation and management of patients with GU trauma.
When should you order blood cultures? This post gives you what you need to optimize use of blood cultures.
How do you evaluate the patient with syncope? Do we need a head CT? Are orthostatic vital signs useful? This post investigates what we do in the ED.
