Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
This week’s Journal Feed Wrap up from Clay Smith brings you febrile seizures and acetaminophen, lidocaine, biphasic anaphylaxis, and acute flaccid myelitis.
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EM in 5: Measles
Welcome to this week’s edition of EMin5 by Dr. Anna Pickens. Today: Measles! This is a hot topic in the news over the last month, especially in certain New York neighborhoods where an outbreak is occurring. And it is up to YOU in the ED to help stop the spread! Read on…
ECG Pointers: Syncope and Brugada Syndrome
What’s one of the most important components of the evaluation for syncope? The ECG!
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EM Collective Wisdom: Megan Fix
Welcome back to the EM Collective Wisdom Series! Today we have thoughts from Megan Fix.
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Sneaky Seizure Triggers: Pearls & Pitfalls
The source of a seizure can sometimes be tough to determine… This post evaluates sneaky triggers.
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EM@3AM: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
A 65-year-old male presents with altered mental status and right sided weakness. Symptoms began approximately two hours earlier when the patient began to complain of a severe headache. He has become more confused and is now unable to walk normally. Vital Signs: BP 202/98, HR 89, RR 12, T 36.7, SpO2 98% RA. Exam reveals an uncomfortable gentleman who is able to state his name, but unable to give the correct date or his location. He has profound right sided weakness in both upper and lower extremities. What’s your next step?
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EM Boards Survival Guide: Obstetrics/Gynecology 1
This edition of EM Boards Survival Guide brings you OB/GYN.
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Pain Profiles: Steroids for Migraines – Reduced Recurrence, Acute Relief, or No Benefit?
Welcome back to Pain Profiles series from David Cisewski. Today we look at a component of the “headache cocktail” – steroids… Do they make a difference, and what steroid, if any, should we use?
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EM Collective Wisdom: Christopher I. Doty
It’s been a long time since our last EM Collective Wisdom. Today we host Dr. Christopher Doty.
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Acute Liver Failure: Evidence-Based Evaluation and Management
Acute liver failure is a difficult condition to manage, especially with the large number of potential etiologies. How can you optimize your management of these patients based on the best literature? This post from Tim Montrief provides you with key points in the evaluation and management of these patients.
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