Maximizing ED Management of Amputations
Amputations can be challenging to manage. How can you optimize care of these patients in the ED? Read on to find out.
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Toxcards: Alcoholic Ketoacidosis
Today’s Tox Card covers laboratory abnormalities in alcoholic ketoacidosis. What can you expect, and why do these abnormalities occur?
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EM Mindset: the Fickle Gravity of Fear
Ever experienced fear on shift? I bet you have, though as an ED doc, you may hesitate to admit it. This post By Dr. Shannon Moffett for the EM Mindset series evaluates fear in the ED.
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Severe Transfusion Reactions and their ED-focused management
Transfusions can be life-saving, with the need for transfusion based on the indication, the patient, and the situation. Transfusion reactions, though rare, can be deadly. What do you need to know about these reactions? Read on to find out.
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EM@3AM – Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
Welcome to EM@3AM: This week let’s refresh our memories regarding a can’t miss diagnosis in a patient with a painful, red eye.
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EM@3AM – Acute Chest Syndrome
Welcome to EM@3AM: Let’s review a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in sickle cell patients.
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Influenza and Considerations Regarding Infectious Mimics
The patient with headache, myalgia, and URI symptoms may just have the common flu. But what could you be missing? This post details ED evaluation and management of patients with influenza, as well as important mimics.
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Doc I Can’t Pee, What Could It Be? Evaluation and Management of Acute Urinary Retention in the Emergency Department
The patient with urinary retention can seem like a slam dunk case. However, what do you need to consider when evaluating and managing these patients? This post discusses the pearls and pitfalls for urinary retention.
Toxcards: Sympathomimetic vs. Anticholinergic Toxidromes
Differentiating sympathomimetic and anticholinergic toxidrome isn’t always easy. This week’s Tox Card explains the difference and provides keys in diagnosis of each toxidrome.
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EM@3AM – Acute APAP Toxicity
Welcome to EM@3AM, an emDOCs series designed to foster your working knowledge by providing an expedited review of clinical basics. We’ll keep it short, while you keep that EM brain sharp.
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