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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?

Post-surgical complications can be common, and patients may present with a variety of conditions. This post walks us through an approach to the patient with suspected complication after surgery.

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.