How should you use push-dose vasopressors in the ED? This post looks at the evidence behind their use and provides key points for patient care. As an added bonus, the post contains cards that can be printed for easy use on shift.
Push-Dose Vasopressors: An Update for 2019 Read More »
A 43-year-old female presents with altered mental status. Her husband states she has had weight gain, constipation, fatigue, and skin changes. Vital signs include BP 92/60, HR 48, T 93.2 rectal, RR 13, SpO2 96% on room air. She is alert and oriented x 1, and her neck reveals a well-healed midline anterior neck scar. Her abdomen is soft but distended, and her extremities are cool. What’s the likely diagnosis?
EM@3AM: Decompensated Hypothyroidism Read More »
Welcome back to the EM Educator Series! This week we look at the challenging and frightening case of the pregnant trauma patient.
The EM Educator Series: Trauma with Two Patients on Board Read More »
Welcome back to Unlocking Common ED Procedures! Today, we look at knee arthrocentesis.
Unlocking Common ED Procedures – Is there Water on the Knee?: Arthrocentesis in the ED Read More »
Influenza affects up to 20% of the U.S. population every year. How do you evaluate and manage the patient with suspected influenza? What should you consider in the critical, toxic patient?
Influenza in the ED: The Basics and Why is my patient so sick? Read More »
The A of ADME Toxicology
TOXCards: Absorption Toxicokinetics Read More »
Using the shock index, CTA, DOAC reversal… The British Society of Gastroenterology recently released their guidelines on LGIB bleeding evaluation and management. This post will provide you with the key takeaways.
Lower GI Bleeding Guidelines Update Read More »
A 53-year-old male presents with nausea/vomiting and complains of turning “yellow”. He denies abdominal pain, fever, alcohol use, or acetaminophen intake. His vital signs are normal, and exam reveals icteric sclerae, jaundice of his face and chest, and hepatomegaly. He has no tenderness to abdominal palpation. What’s going on, and what’s your next step in evaluation and treatment?
EM@3AM: Jaundice in Adults Read More »
This month’s case from Chuck Pilcher looks at a challenging diagnosis in a patient with neurologic symptoms but no known risk factors for a potentially dangerous disease.
Medical Malpractice Insights: Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis Read More »
Welcome back to OBCast from Ben Shepherd! In this post Ben looks at ectopic pregnancy, with a video and downloadable resource.
OBCast: Ectopic Pregnancy Read More »
