Thromboelastography for Hypocoagulable Patients with Non-Traumatic Bleeding
Does thromboelastography have utility in non-traumatic bleeding?
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CHEST Guidelines for VTE Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment in COVID-19
Evidence suggests patients with COVID-19 are at risk of thromboses and coagulopathy. Up to now, there has not been an established set of clear guidelines. This post discusses the CHEST guideline and expert panel report on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of VTE in these patients.
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COVID-19 Mimics: Pearls and Pitfalls
COVID is resurging, but what can we miss? What can mimic COVID-19?
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Abdominal and Thoracic Stab Wounds: ED Evaluation and Management
How do you evaluate and manage stab wounds to the chest and abdomen? This post discusses this and more.
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emDOCs.net Podcast – Episode 3: COVID-19 Therapies Update
Our third episode of the emDocs.net podcast provides you with important updates for COVID-19 therapeutics, including remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, and more.
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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Pearls for the ED
What is posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), or reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RIPLS), and how should you manage these patients?
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Unlocking Common ED Procedures: Micropuncture Kits for Difficult Vascular Access
Ever used a micropuncture kit? This post by Tim Montrief provides you with the keys for success.
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EM@3AM: Encephalitis
An 18-year-old female presents with confusion, seizures, and fever. Patient is unable to provide history, but her mother states that she began noticing confusion 2 days ago, and the patient expressed head discomfort yesterday. The patient appears lethargic and does not follow commands, and she is febrile and tachycardic. She has nuchal rigidity and is hyperreflexic with upgoing toes bilaterally. What is the patient’s diagnosis? What is the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
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The Storm Within: Cytokine Storm and COVID-19
Some patients with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but others experience severe, life-threatening symptoms. Ready for cytokine storm?
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COVID-19: Awake Repositioning / Proning
For the hypoxemic patient with COVID-19, what can you use to improve V/Q matching and oxygen saturations?
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