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DKA classically presents with hyperglycemia, presence of ketones, acidosis, anion gap, and low serum bicarbonate. What about DKA with normal or slightly elevated blood glucose? This post evaluates the new SGLT2 inhibitors and euglycemic DKA.

Once the patient is intubated, your work isn’t finished. In fact, it may be just beginning… This post evaluates patients at high risk for decompensation post intubation.

Pelvic fractures can be deadly. How do you manage the critical patient with a pelvic fracture? Read on for some great pearls and pitfalls.

The patient with bone marrow transplant can be complex. This post provides pearls & pitfalls in the evaluation and management of these patients.

The asplenic patient presents several challenges to emergency physicians. What do you need to consider, and does your evaluation and management change with these patients?

Carbon monoxide toxicity can present with many different symptoms. What other conditions mimic CO poisoning, and how can you avoid misdiagnosis?

Emergency physicians are well versed in the management of cellulitis. However, the diagnosis isn’t always straightforward, as close to 30% of patients may be misdiagnosed. What are other conditions that mimic cellulitis?

Your next patient: A 21-year-old female presents with fever one week after returning from Uganda, where she participated in a college service trip to an orphanage. What do you need to know about fever in the returning traveler?

Amputations can be challenging to manage. How can you optimize care of these patients in the ED? Read on to find out.

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.