52 in 52 – #40: DIRECT MT – Endovascular Thrombectomy with or without Intravenous Alteplase in Acute Stroke
The 52 in 52 series covers the DIRECT MT trial: thrombectomy alone or thrombectomy plus alteplase for LVO within 4.5 hours of symptom onset.
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 83: Testicular Torsion
The emDOCs cast looks at testicular torsion, including the presentation, evaluation, and management. What do you need to know?
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Utility of D-dimer Testing in Special Populations
What is a D-dimer, and how should you use this in the ED?
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers CT for OHCA, CTPA and PESI for PE, and using the HEART score with high sensitivity troponin.
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ToxCard: N-Acetylcysteine for Acetaminophen Toxicity
What do you need to know about using NAC for treating acetaminophen toxicity?
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Sometimes it’s a “spider bite” and sometimes it’s not
Dr. Pilcher looks at necrotizing fasciitis in this month’s medical malpractice case.
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EM@3AM: Suppurative Parotitis
A 75-year-old male presents to the ED with right facial swelling since last night. He is also complaining of pain and subjective fevers. Initial vital signs include BP of 150/85, HR 103, T 100.8, RR 18, SpO2 97% on RA. Exam reveals the patient to be ill-appearing with a focal area of swelling medially to his right ear that is warm and tender to palpation. His oral mucosa is dry. He has multiple dental caries and poor dentition overall. Massage of the area of swelling reveals purulent drainage from the oral mucosa near the right maxillary molars. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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ToxCard: Smallpox
This week’s Tox Card covers smallpox. Read on to find the keys to presentation, diagnosis, and management.
emDOCs Podcast – Episode 82: HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis
The emDOCs podcast covers post exposure prophylaxis with Jess Pelletier.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers macrolides and survival in severe community-acquired pneumonia, obtaining the best glottic view in kids, and the PEN-FAST decision tool.
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