Journal Feed covers lactate clearance, half-dose TNK for STEMI, and pediatric thoracotomy recommendations.
This month's policy playbook looks at Medicare Part D Drug Pricing Negotiations.
What do you need to know about hysterectomy complications?
A 68-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and CAD with a drug eluting stent placed 2 months ago presents with dizziness and vomiting that began 3 hours ago. He has been having “issues with [his] eyes” today and “not feeling quite right.”  Vital signs include BP 165/83, HR 81, RR 18, SpO2 96%. On exam, you notice he has dysarthric speech, limb ataxia, and vertical gaze palsy, which he reports is new. You perform a NIHSS which scores a 3 for mild dysarthria and ataxia in two limbs.
Today on the emDOCs cast we discuss the ED evaluation of suspected diverticulitis: history, exam, labs, and imaging.
Journal Feed covers BP targets in post-embolectomy stroke, a bleeding score for DOACs, and peripheral pressors.
Dr. Pilcher brings you a case concerning wound care.
What are the major differences between steroids?
