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ECG Pointers: Baclofen

Dr. Tannenbaum covers a case of baclofen toxicity in today's ECG Pointers.

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    Osteomyelitis: Making the Diagnosis

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    A primer on the presentation, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of osteomyelitis in the Emergency Department.
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    Acute Ataxia in the ED Highlights

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    The word "ataxia", comes from the Greek word, " a taxis" meaning "without order or incoordination". Learn how to evaluate and gain tips/pearls on acute ataxia in the emergency department.
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    Intern Report Collection

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    To kick off your weekend reading pleasure, here’s another batch of excellent write-ups from the EM interns at UT Southwestern (@DallasEMed) courtesy of Alex Koyfman (@EMHighAK) . Our ongoing intern report series is the product of first-year residents exploring clinical questions they have found to be particularly intriguing, with an
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    Unusual Stroke Presentations

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    Review of the variable and often atypical presentations of stroke that may present to the emergency department
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    Intranasal Analgesia

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    Being flexible and creative are important traits to have while working the ED. It is also vital to always keep the end result in mind. Pain control is always an important endpoint for us to constantly consider. While most of us would say that we strive alleviate our patients’ pain,
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    The Art of the ED Takedown

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    The ED patient is often times acutely agitated, violent or psychotic and a danger to themselves and those around them. The ED takedown is a useful skillset comprised of physical restraint and chemical sedation, which can be implemented in the management of these challenging patients. Prior to using physical restraints
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    High lateral OMI

    Elevation in I, aVL, +/- V2 with depression in inferior leads, especially III (South African Flag sign); occlusion of first diagonal branch or left circumflex artery
     
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