The latest quick-hit ultrasound pearl details the critical diagnosis and interpretation of abdominal aortic aneurysm that emergency providers cannot afford to miss.
A 34-year-old male presents to the emergency department following a "shock" to the hand. Per the patient, while installing a ceiling fan thirty minutes prior to arrival, he experienced the sudden onset of severe pain in his right hand when it made contact with an exposed wire. He is currently asymptomatic. Is an evaluation warranted? Let's take a look at this week's review of electrical injuries.
A 32-year-old female, with a history of rheumatoid arthritis (methotrexate therapy), presents to the emergency department for severe itching, mouth ulcers, and a diffuse rash. The patient denies recent travel, sick contacts, and new exposures. Review of systems is positive for abscess/cellulitis tr...
An interesting case of a patient with lower extremity weakness in the setting of a recent neck wound? Learn more about this curious case and can't miss diagnosis.
The management of sepsis in the patient with dangerous comorbidities can be challenging. What can you do to optimize patient outcomes?
We see alcohol intoxication daily in the ED. What other conditions present in a similar manner?
This week from Core EM and Dr. Swaminathan we bring you superficial venous thrombosis.
Can you predict if a patient will respond to IV fluids? Isn't IVC US the go-to method? Read on to find out how to predict whether your patient will respond to IV fluids.
