The NIH Stroke Scale Isn’t So Scary: Pearls and Pitfalls
The NIH Stroke Scale can be intimidating. This post provides what you need to know.
The NIH Stroke Scale Isn’t So Scary: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
The NIH Stroke Scale can be intimidating. This post provides what you need to know.
The NIH Stroke Scale Isn’t So Scary: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
Tox Cards returns with the osmol gap.
ToxCard: Osmol Gap – Part 1 Read More »
How do you handle US artifacts?
US Probe: An Abundance of Artifacts Read More »
What should you do with labs that show evidence of cholestasis? What are your next steps for imaging?
Emergency Department Evaluation of Cholestatic Labs Read More »
emDOCs Revamp returns with corneal abrasion.
emDOCs Revamp – Corneal Abrasion Read More »
A 30-year-old male with history of IVDU presents with fever. He reports last drug use was one hour prior to arrival and admits to reusing the same cotton filter on multiple occasions. He denies recent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. VS include Temp 101.0°F, HR 110, BP 130/80, RR 18, SpO2 98% on room air. On exam, he is diaphoretic and has track marks on bilateral upper extremities. Lung sounds are clear, and there are no heart murmurs. Complete blood count and metabolic panel are unremarkable. What is the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Cotton Fever Read More »
Tox Cards is back and covers plants with anticholinergic toxicity.
ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity Read More »
What do you need to know about ABG versus VBG?
ABG Versus VBG in the Emergency Department Read More »
How should you manage blood pressure in the patient with acute ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage?
Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say? Read More »