Welcome to Part II of our evaluation of acute heart failure myths versus facts. This post will look at ED management of heart failure exacerbation.
The patient with mandibular fracture... Are there any exam maneuvers to assist with diagnosis? What imaging modality should you use for diagnosis? What management is recommended?
I say "whippit... whippit BAD!"
We see heart failure on a daily basis. Where could we go wrong? This post will examine some myths and misconceptions in heart failure evaluation.
Nerve agents have been in the news again recently... Scary stuff.
The patient with a tracheostomy can be challenging, but what do you need to know when caring for these patients?
Opioid addiction is a major problem, but what role does buprenorphine play? This post from Dr. Cisewski and Dr. Santos sheds light on the controversy.
How should you evaluate and manage the patient with possible rectus sheath hematoma? This post from Dr. Baker and Dr. Yang provides you with pearls and pitfalls for this condition.
