EM in 5: Third Trimester Vaginal Bleeding
This week from EM in 5 Anna brings you evaluation and management of the 3rd trimester patient with vaginal bleeding.
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Infections Requiring Surgical Intervention
Most bacterial infections just need time and some antibiotics, but what infections require surgical intervention?
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The EM Educator Series: Adult Orthopedic Misses
What orthopedic injuries are often missed? What should you consider?
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Looking for a Better Way to Treat Hypoxia in the Emergency Department? Reach for High-Flow Nasal Cannula
What’s a better way to provide oxygen in the ED for hypoxemic respiratory failure? Heard of High Flow Nasal Cannula? This post gives you what you need to know regarding this therapy.
EM@3AM: Lisfranc Injury
A 33-year-old male comes in to the emergency department after a soccer game with right foot pain and swelling. He has been unable to bear weight on his right foot since the injury and has noticed increased pain and swelling to the area. Physical exam reveals a patient in mild discomfort with right foot swelling and pain. He is unable to bear weight, and right foot exam is notable for midfoot edema with plantar ecchymosis. What is the diagnosis, and what are your next steps?
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Don’t confuse me with the facts
This edition of Medical Malpractice Insights looks at a case of appendectomy and the danger of cognitive bias.
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Pain Profiles: Effects of anticholinergic medications to decrease extrapyramidal side effects in patients taking acute antiemetics
Today we bring a practice changer in the Pain Profiles series by Dr. David Cisewski. This post looks at using prophylactic anticholinergics in patients receiving antiemetics to reduce extrapyramidal side effects. We follow the normal post with highlights from Twitter and expert commentary from Sergey Motov.
EM Collective Wisdom: Salim R. Rezaie
Welcome to another EM Collective Wisdom. This week we bring you thoughts from the creator of REBEL EM: Salim Rezaie.
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Brrr! ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management of Cold Related Injuries
Sure, it’s spring, but winter is coming. What do you know about cold-related injuries?
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EM in 5: Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease
For this edition of EM in 5, Anna brings you Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease!
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