ED Handoffs – The problem and what we can do to improve
One of the most dangerous times in EM: The Handoff. What can be done better?
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EM Mindset: Sam Ghali – Make Things Happen, Save Lives, Alleviate Suffering
Continuing with our EM Mindset series, here is another great piece by Dr. Sam Ghali to kick off your week. Enjoy!
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Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Pearls & Pitfalls
The hot, altered, and stiff patient. What do you need to consider?
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Concussion in Sports: Sideline and Emergency Department Evaluation and Management
A review of concussion in sports: diagnosis, management, imaging indications, and disposition.
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Handy Knowledge: subtle and high-risk hand injuries
A great review of hand injuries EM providers shouldn’t miss. How do you diagnose and manage flexor tenosynovitis, compartment syndrome, and UCL disruption?
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Physostigmine for Management of Anticholinergic Toxidrome
From the understanding of physostigmine’s mechanism of action and the above data, we would like to summarize key points and recommendations regarding the use of physostigmine.
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Knee Dislocation: Pearls and Pitfalls
Knee dislocation pearls and pitfalls….don’t be fooled!
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Abdominal Trauma: Is There Anything We Can Be Doing Better?
A power review of the literature on management of blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma
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Ludwig’s Angina: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Highlights
How can you best manage the patient with Ludwig’s Angina?
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The Hypotensive ED Patient: A Sequential Systematic Approach
Treat the patient, not the number. A blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg in a chronically hypertensive patient can be dangerously low. Whatever the HPI may suggest, unbiased implementation of the bedside physical examination and sonography are crucial in the workup of unexplained hypotension. This four step systematic approach of sequentially assessing heart rate, volume status, cardiac performance, and systemic vascular resistance can narrow the differential and guide management.
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