The word “syphilis” derives from the Latin poem Syphilis, sive morbus gallicus, which translates into “Syphilis, or the French disease.” This post provides some background on this ancient disease's presentation and treatment.
Colonoscopy is a widely utilized screening test. However, a variety of complications may occur. This post describes these complications and provides an approach to evaluation and management.
How can you use capnography in the ED? This is Part I in a two part series evaluating capnography in the ED. Part I evaluates basic waveforms, cardiac arrest, ETT placement, and procedural sedation.
Today we will discuss sulfonylurea poisoning and highlight some important caveats of octreotide.
Dental trauma is common. This post is filled with pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of patients with dental complaints.
This month's Medical Malpractice Insights looks at a case of RLQ pain. Is it appendicitis? Hepatitis? Dyspepsia? Something else?
What other patient populations are at risk for developing atherosclerotic disease and ACS that emergency physicians can miss? If our community is responsible for recognizing and treating initial presentations of patients with ACS, we must not only be aware of atypical presentations of ACS, but also non-traditional risk factors for CHD.
When is testing including imaging and labs required for the patient with extremity hematoma, and when is admission needed? This post evaluates these questions and more.
