For all the rising trauma seniors out there about to take on heavier roles in their departments, tune in to read what you should keep in mind and hope to avoid for the blunt trauma patient.
Trauma patients require systematic resuscitation and definitive treatment. However, there are sometimes underlying reasons for the injury, such as syncope prior to the injury or even an underlying infection that made him or her prone to injury. Not all trauma patients will be unstable from their in...
Cellulitis is common, but treating with the appropriate antibiotic can be tricky. This post details management tips and tricks in choosing the right antibiotic for the job.
A wide range of benign and dangerous pathology can present with a rash. It is wise to develop a systematic approach to rashes in the ED, one that helps you recognize the deadly causes of rash while narrowing the differential diagnosis. Any patient with a fever plus a rash could potentially have one ...
Struggling to decide if your patient requires a RBC transfusion? Read on: we'll review the most recent studies and evidence-based guidelines to aid in your clinical decision-making.
Cholestatic, hepatic integrity, liver function mass? Liver function tests can provide a great deal of information, if you know how to properly use them. This post delves into the pathophysiology, etiology, and management of elevated LFTs.
How do we manage his hemodynamics and when do we perform massive transfusion?
Traumatized children need your full attention. Protocols work well for adults, but trauma in children requires that we exercise our clinical muscles just a bit more.
