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DKA is a life-threatening condition, with many different “sneaky” triggers. What do you need to consider in the evaluation and treatment of DKA and its many triggers?

Welcome to Part 2 of damage control resuscitation in the non-trauma center. How do you manage this difficult situation? Part 2 discusses several key considerations in the evaluation and management of the sick trauma patient.

The most common sources of sepsis include pneumonia and UTI. But what if you can’t find the source of infection? What else should you consider?

A 42-year-old female presents with altered mental status after being found outside. She is bradycardic and hypotensive, and your normal thermometer reads “Error”. You ask for a core monitor, which provides a reading of 27C.

This edition of emDocs Cases evaluates patients with end stage renal disease and dialysis. Are you ready for uremic encephalopathy, pericardial tamponade, air embolism, line infections, and more?

Point-of-care ultrasound is becoming an increasingly more common part of the emergency department evaluation. In this post, we explore the benefits of using water in place of ultrasound gel to evaluate distal extremity injuries.

Prescriptions for benzodiazepines are increasing, and with that, patients are at risk for medication withdrawal. How do these patients in withdrawal present, and what options do you have for treatment?

Can you predict if a patient will respond to IV fluids? Isn’t IVC US the go-to method? Read on to find out how to predict whether your patient will respond to IV fluids.

How can you use capnography in the ED? This is Part I in a two part series evaluating capnography in the ED. Part I evaluates basic waveforms, cardiac arrest, ETT placement, and procedural sedation.

Patients with sarcoidosis can present with a variety of conditions due to its multisystem involvement. However, what do you need to consider in the ED with these patients?