In this Episode 132 Emergency Approach to Resolved Seizures, Dr. Paul Koblic and Dr. Aylin Reid discuss with Anton the nuances in history taking, physical examination, workup and management of the patient who presents to the ED after suffering a seizure.
How should you manage the patient with cocaine and ST segment changes on ECG?
A 63-year-old male without any past medical history presents to the emergency department with several weeks of headaches, some blurry vision while walking at a quick pace, and shortness of breath. His last checkup with his primary doctor was about 3 years ago and everything was ‘normal’. He take...
Do all patients with heart failure in the ED need admission? Are there any tools we can use for risk stratification?
Aortic dissection is deadly.... but why do we miss it, and how do we improve? This post from Drew Long provides pearls and pitfalls for your next shift.
What do Hitler, hot sauce, Breaking Bad, South Dakota, and crystal meth all have in common?
Journal Feed covers SLE, use of ondansetron in kids, and disposition of geriatric rib fractures.
We’ll give you the tools to help risk stratify electrical injuries, give some guidance on fluid resuscitation, describe immediate management of acute complications and make you aware of the potential delayed complications that must be anticipated.
