emDOCs Podcast – Episode 137: Acute Mastoiditis
We cover acute mastoiditis in today’s podcast.
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We cover acute mastoiditis in today’s podcast.
emDOCs Podcast – Episode 137: Acute Mastoiditis Read More »
A 42-year-old male with a past medical history of substance use presents to the ED for chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting. He reported snorting fentanyl two days ago and has a remote history of IV drug use. Vital signs include 98.8°F, HR 150, RR 23, SpO2 98% on RA, and BP of 180/100. He is anxious-appearing and diaphoretic, with dilated pupils (6mm, equal, round, and reactive) and full body rigors; ankle clonus is absent. Labs demonstrate a potassium of 2.8 mEq/L and a lactate of 3 mg/dL. He receives electrolyte repletion, fluid resuscitation, and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Concerned for opioid withdrawal, the treating physicians orders multiple doses of buprenorphine and full opioid agonists, without evidence of clinical improvement. What is the diagnosis?
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What is Cardiac Advanced Life Support, and what does it entail?
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The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery published a position statement comprised of recommendations for evaluation and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections. We summarize the key takeaways.
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We’re back with myths and misconceptions in ectopic pregnancy testing, focusing on urine and serum β-hCG and ultrasound.
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Journal Feed covers resuscitation before intubation, insulin for hyperkalemia, and the PENG block.
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The AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN published a de novo guideline providing recommendations for evaluation, management, and follow-up of adults patients with PE. This post summarizes these new guidelines.
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A 30-year-old female presents after sustaining a motorcycle collision at highway speeds. She was wearing protective equipment, including a helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, and riding boots. She denies loss of consciousness but reports severe right lower extremity pain rated as 10 out of 10. Vital signs reveal BP 93/78 mmHg, HR 122 bpm. During the secondary survey, a rapidly expanding mass is noted over the right lateral thigh. The overlying skin is tense and tender to palpation.
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This podcast evaluates myths and misconceptions in ectopic pregnancy, focusing on risk factors, history, and exam.
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Journal Feed brings you NIPPV for severe asthma, CT for diagnosis of globe rupture, and non-IV ketamine for pediatric sedation.
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