Welcome back to the EM Mindset series. Today we host thoughts from Dr. Madonna Fernandez-Frackelton.
For the hypoxemic patient with COVID-19, what can you use to improve V/Q matching and oxygen saturations?
How do you manage the patient with COVID-19 and hypoxemia? This post evaluates escalation of oxygen therapy, HFNC, and non-invasive ventilation with resources you can use for your next shift.
A 30-year-old male presents after a motor vehicle accident with chest pain and shortness of breath. He is alert, speaking in 1-2 word responses, and appears in moderate respiratory distress. He has normal left sided breath sounds, but none on the right. No lung sliding is seen with ultrasound examin...
Nonaccidental trauma isn't always easy to pick up, but we need to know when to suspect it and how to manage it. This EM Educator brings you cases, considerations, and resources for your next shift.
Welcome back to the EM educator series. This week covers Ludwig Angina with one case and key questions. Don't miss out!
What can you use to treat cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?
An 8-year-old male was brought in by his parents for continuous screaming for 12 hours. He is grabbing his groin area. He is in distress, and exam demonstrates incarceration of the glans by the foreskin with pronounced glans edema. His testicles appear normal. What’s the diagnosis, and what's your next step in evaluation and treatment?
