What complications can occur after left heart catheterization? This post from KC Collier and Erica Lash gives you what you need to know.
A 13-year-old male presents to the ED for aggressive behavior which progressed to confusion and decreased level of consciousness. He initially was very agitated and aggressive and refused to drink any water. He then became disoriented and is now difficult to rouse. The parents note that he had recently had a fever, sore throat, and general malaise prior to this behavior but those symptoms resolved, although they note excessive salivation. Review of systems is remarkable for a bat bite for which he never sought care. He is tachycardic, tachypneic, febrile, and appears toxic. What’s the most likely diagnosis?
Dr. Pilcher returns with a tough case of missed meningococcemia during a meningitis outbreak.
Journal Feed covers head CT yield in delirium, oseltamivir in hospitalized pediatric patients, and functional neurologic disorder.
Today we look at vasopressin + methylprednisolone for in-hospital cardiac arrest.
This month Pediatric Small Talk brings you an approach to pediatric UTI.
The emDOCs podcast is back! This week we cover ovarian torsion and several myths.
How can you use ultrasound for anesthesia of hip fractures? This post from Olivia Victoriano and Jacob Avila provides what you need to know.
