Septic Bursitis: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management
When should you consider septic bursitis, and how should you manage it?
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ToxCard: Riot Control Agents
In recent weeks many law enforcement agencies around the country have used some form of tear gas against protesting civilians, resulting in the most widespread domestic use of riot control agents against civilians since the period of unrest of the ’60s and ’70s. Healthcare responders need to be aware of proper decontamination and initial supportive care when dealing with these agents.
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Dermatologic Findings in COVID-19
Not only can SARS-CoV-2 affect the respiratory, GI, CV, and neuro systems, but recent reports describe several different types of skin findings. This post breaks down several of the more common rashes in COVID-19.
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EM@3AM: Salicylate Overdose
A 22-year-old female presents to the ED after taking an entire bottle of unknown medication approximately an hour and a half ago. She describes a ringing sensation in her ears and mild nausea with no vomiting. Triage vital signs (VS): BP 122/75, HR 115, T 99.8 Oral, RR 32, SpO2 99% on RA. She is tachypneic with no increased work of breathing. What is the most likely medication overdose? What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment? What lab tests would you like to order?
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ToxCard: NMDA Encephalitis
NMDA encephalitis is challenging to diagnose in the ED, but a little knowledge can go a long way. This ToxCard provides pearls in the evaluation and management of NMDA encephalitis.
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emDocs.net Podcast – Episode 5: JACC Consensus Statement for AMI and US in COVID-19
Today on the emDocs cast we cover the JACC Consensus Statement on myocardial infarction in COVID-19 and use of lung ultrasound in COVID-19.
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Posterior Circulation Strokes: Why do we miss them, and how do we improve?
Posterior circulation strokes are challenging… This post from Ava Pierce gives you pearls and pitfalls for the diagnosis of posterior circulation strokes.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Clay Smith is back with the Epley maneuver for BPPV, 2020 anaphylaxis guidelines, and early ECG warnings of RV strain prior to PEA.
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EM Mindset: COVID-19 Edition – Why we must lead
Jay Khadpe brings you thoughts on EM leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policy Playbook: Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Summer Chavez covers the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act in this Policy Playbook.
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