emDOCs Revamp – Corneal Abrasion
emDOCs Revamp returns with corneal abrasion.
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EM@3AM: Cotton Fever
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?
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ToxCard: Anticholinergic Plant Toxicity
Tox Cards is back and covers plants with anticholinergic toxicity.
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ABG Versus VBG in the Emergency Department
What do you need to know about ABG versus VBG?
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Blood Pressure Management in Neurologic Emergencies: What Does the Evidence Say?
How should you manage blood pressure in the patient with acute ischemic stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage?
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ToxCard: Benzonatate
The ToxCard series returns with benzonatate and what you need to know.
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ToxCard: Bupropion
Learn why medical toxicologists dislike and fear bupropion overdoses!
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Sepsis Updates Relevant to the Emergency Physician
What are the recent updates when it comes to our management of sepsis in the ED?
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ECG Pointers: STEMI Equivalents from the American College of Cardiology
ECG Pointers returns with STEMI equivalents from the American College of Cardiology.
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Red Leg in the Heartland of America: A Rural Physician’s Approach to the Patient with a Potential DVT
What should you consider when evaluating a patient for DVT in the rural setting?