Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Mimics – Differential Diagnosis and Initial Management
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are life-threatening diseases, but what else can mimic these dangerous conditions?
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EM@3AM: Malaria
A 42-year-old male presents with headache, fever, chills, nausea, and myalgias. He returned from a month-long trip to Africa several weeks ago. On examination, he is tachycardic and febrile. You do not find a rash or meningismus, but you palpate an enlarged spleen and liver. What is your next step in evaluation and management?
The EM Educator Series: Mastering the Cricothyrotomy
The EM Educator series is back with cricothyrotomy.
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ECG Pointers: Post Myocardial Infarction Complications – Stent Thrombosis
This week on ECG Pointers we start a new series on post myocardial infarction complications. Today we present a case of stent thrombosis, discuss the diagnosis, and figure out how to treat the patient appropriately.
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Prostatitis: ED Presentation, Evaluation, Management, and Complications
What is prostatitis, how is it diagnosed, and what is the treatment? This post from Summer Chavez gives you a deep dive into the prostate.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Clay Smith from Journal Feed covers myocarditis, midlines, and Wellen’s Syndrome in this week’s wrap-up!
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Unlocking Common ED Procedures: Never Let Go – A Review of Central Venous Access Placement
Welcome back to Unlocking Common ED Procedures. Anthony DeVivo breaks down placement of the central venous catheter in today’s post.
Policy Playbook: Workplace Violence and You
emDocs is proud to release a new series, Policy Playbook, led by Dr. Summer Chavez! This first post in the series looks at workplace violence.
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ED evaluation and management of pleural effusions: One size doesn’t fit all
How do you evaluate for suspected pleural effusion, and what tools do you have for diagnosis and therapy?
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EM@3AM: Pancreatitis
A 39-year-old female presents with severe epigastric pain, nausea, and several episodes of non-bloody, non-bilious emesis. The pain is sharp and radiates to her back. On examination, she is tachycardic and tachypneic with diffuse abdominal tenderness, but afebrile. Her lipase returns at 1100 U/L. What is your next step in evaluation and management?
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