Dexmedetomidine, almost as many uses as there are letters
Dexmedetomidine has a variety of uses… What do you need to know?
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Bacteremia: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management
What should you consider in the patient with bacteremia in the ED?
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EM@3AM: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
A 55-year-old male presents to the ED for a rash of 2-day duration. He had URI symptoms for 4 days preceding the rash with myalgias and subjective fevers. He notes the rash began as small painless, erythematous papules but has progressed to larger, tender bullae. The rash began on his trunk and has spread to his face and bilateral upper extremities. He is febrile and tachycardic. On physical exam, the rash affects close to 20% of TBSA, and with gentle rubbing, skin sloughing is noted. What is the diagnosis?
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The EM Educator Series: Heart Failure and Flash Pulmonary Edema
The EM Educator returns with a look at heart failure and flash pulmonary edema!
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 71: Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
This week we cover abdominal compartment syndrome, a challenging diagnosis.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers exam accuracy for vertigo, E-FAST before CT, and alcoholic hepatitis.
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52 in 52 – #27: Immediate Transfusion in African Children with Uncomplicated Severe Anemia
This week the 52 in 52 series covers an RCT from the New England Journal of Medicine: Immediate Transfusion in African Children with Uncomplicated Severe Anemia.
EM@3AM: Bacterial Meningitis
A 21-year-old male is brought to the ED via EMS after a reported seizure. As per girlfriend, the patient began complaining of a headache yesterday, and today he is confused. He is febrile and tachycardic. He is confused and has nuchal rigidity. However, Kernig and Brudzinki signs are negative. CT is negative. What is most likely diagnosis, and what is the next step in diagnosis?
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52 in 52 – #26: The EXACT Trial
Welcome back to the “52 in 52” series. Post #26 looks at the EXACT trial and oxygen targets in the post-ROSC patient after OHCA.
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Cardiogenic Shock: Emergency Department-Focused Management
How should you evaluate and manage the patient with cardiogenic shock?
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