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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.

Welcome to another installment of the EM Mindset series. Today we focus on educating in the ED; not always an easy part of a busy shift. This post is filled with pearls on providing a great educational experience.

Toxic shock is a difficult diagnosis, unfortunately often missed. If not diagnosed, the disease can result in significant mortality. This post evaluates pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of this dangerous disease.

The critically ill patient with neurologic trauma can present significant challenges for ED resuscitation. This post discusses key pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of these patients.

Sepsis is a common disease, but sometimes, we need some assistance with the diagnosis and resuscitation of these patients. Can biomarkers help us, or are we wasting time using these measures? What’s wrong with just the time-honored history and exam?

The patient with acute valvular emergency can be terrifying. These patients may rapidly decompensate, and the physiology and management are complex. What can you do to prepare? This post provides pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of patients with acute valvular emergency. You may be surprised what you read…