Cardiac ablation seems straightforward, but what complications can we see in the ED?
The critical patient with a neurosurgical complication. Pneumocephalus, hyponatremic encephalopathy, infection... these are just several of the many issues that may occur in these complicated patients. This post breaks down the sick neurosurgical patient.
A 65-year-old with a history of ESRD and renal transplant presents to the ED with lower abdominal pain and fevers. On exam, his vitals include HR 112, BP 101/62, RR 22, T 101.1, SpO2 98% on RA. His is tachycardic with lower extremity edema and lower abdominal tenderness to palpation. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
The ED often cares for patients with post-surgical complications, but what about the patient with recent cholecystectomy?
Cricothyrotomy is an important airway skill, and it's vital that emergency clinicians can perform this procedure. This post in our Unlocking Common ED Procedures series looks at the open and seldinger techniques.
A patient presenting status post CABG can be difficult to evaluate and manage. What should you consider? Tim Montrief provides you with pearls and pitfalls for your next shift.
What kind of complications can occur after an ERCP? This post from Tim Montrief provides you with what you should consider.
An 8-year-old male presents 7 days post-tonsillectomy. His mother states he started spitting up blood this morning. The patient appears well, but suddenly starts throwing up coffee ground emesis. When the patient stops throwing up, you look at the back of the throat and see what appears to be a clot. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
