Ever experienced fear on shift? I bet you have, though as an ED doc, you may hesitate to admit it. This post By Dr. Shannon Moffett for the EM Mindset series evaluates fear in the ED.
Transfusions can be life-saving, with the need for transfusion based on the indication, the patient, and the situation. Transfusion reactions, though rare, can be deadly. What do you need to know about these reactions? Read on to find out.
The patient with headache, myalgia, and URI symptoms may just have the common flu. But what could you be missing? This post details ED evaluation and management of patients with influenza, as well as important mimics.
The patient with urinary retention can seem like a slam dunk case. However, what do you need to consider when evaluating and managing these patients? This post discusses the pearls and pitfalls for urinary retention.
Differentiating sympathomimetic and anticholinergic toxidrome isn't always easy. This week's Tox Card explains the difference and provides keys in diagnosis of each toxidrome.
Welcome to another installment of the EM Mindset series. Today we focus on educating in the ED; not always an easy part of a busy shift. This post is filled with pearls on providing a great educational experience.
Welcome to EM@3AM, an emdocs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedited review of clinical basics. We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp.
Check out this awesome CORE EM post on vertebral osteomyelitis - learn the nuances of picking up this disease entity in your ED!
