The ED often cares for patients with post-surgical complications, but what about the patient with recent cholecystectomy?
Cholecystectomy Complications: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
A 34-year-old male presents with intermittent, sharp, left-sided flank pain. He took ibuprofen with minimal relief, but came to the ED when he noticed blood-tinged urine. He has also experienced severe nausea without emesis. He appears uncomfortable, writhing in bed. What is the patient’s diagnosis? What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
EM@3AM: Urolithiasis Read More »
Welcome back to the EM educator series. This week covers Ludwig Angina with one case and key questions. Don’t miss out!
The EM Educator Series: More Than Just Dental Pain Read More »
The M in the ADME toxicokinetic series
TOXCard: Metabolism Toxicokinetics Read More »
A splenic abscess can be a difficult disease to diagnose. This post from Alec Pawlukiewicz provides you with pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of this condition.
Splenic Abscess: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
Journal Feed brings you the long awaited CRASH-3 – TXA for TBI trial, balanced crystalloids, and N95 vs plain mask for flu prevention.
Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-up Read More »
Not just your ordinary sniffles – Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
TOXCard: Hydrocarbon Toxicity Read More »
Welcome back to EMin5! For this episode, Anna Pickens brings you post-exposure prophylaxis. Unfortunately, we often don’t give this all-too important topic enough attention.
EMin5: Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Read More »
The patient presenting with aspiration can be challenging… When should you use antibiotics? What about steroids? This post evaluates these tough questions and more.
Aspiration Syndromes: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
A 31-year-old G3P2 female at 32 weeks gestation is brought in by EMS after a fall with complaint of lower abdominal pain. Exam reveals gravid abdomen with lower abdominal tenderness and no signs of bruising. External pelvic exam shows no signs of trauma, but there is scant blood at the introitus. Fetal heart rate is measured at 110 bpm with bedside ultrasound. What is the patient’s diagnosis? What is the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
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