A 44-year-old female comes to the ED with left lower extremity swelling. The patient notes increased swelling and discoloration to her entire left leg for three days, associated with aching pain. In a patient without any risk factors for thrombus or any other medical reason for hypercoagulability, what could cause an unprovoked left lower extremity thrombus?
A Case of Rare Cause of DVT in the Young, Healthy Patient Read More »
Cytokine storm, neurotoxicity, autoimmune reactions… These are just several complications of CAR T-cell therapy. But what is this therapy to begin with? This post evaluates this relatively new cancer therapy and its potential complications.
CAR T-Cell Therapy – What do you need to know for the ED? Read More »
What do you know about portal vein thrombosis? This post provides you with a comprehensive review of this potentially dangerous condition.
Portal Vein Thrombosis: A Primer for Emergency Medicine Physicians Read More »
Novel oral anticoagulants are increasingly being used, but what happens if rapid reversal is required? What are your options?
Reversing NOACs – Updates for Emergency Physicians Read More »
A 46-year-old female presents to your ED with a complaint of abdominal pain and fullness for several weeks and a family history of “blood clots”. Could this be Budd Chiari syndrome?
Budd Chiari Syndrome: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
A 37-year-old trauma patient, involved in a motor vehicle collision six hours prior to arrival and stabilized at a county hospital, is transferred to your ED. A nurse notes blood oozing from the man’s central and peripheral lines. What laboratory studies do you order? If you’re in need of a refresher, take a look at this week’s review of disseminated intravascular coagulation.
EM@3AM – Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Read More »
This post provides key pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of hemochromatosis.
Hemochromatosis: Presentations and Considerations in the Emergency Department Read More »
What should you consider with erythrocytosis? This post provides pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of erythrocytosis.
Erythrocytosis: ED Focused Evaluation and Management Read More »
Transfusions can be life-saving, with the need for transfusion based on the indication, the patient, and the situation. Transfusion reactions, though rare, can be deadly. What do you need to know about these reactions? Read on to find out.
Severe Transfusion Reactions and their ED-focused management Read More »
Welcome to EM@3AM: Let’s review a cause of significant morbidity and mortality in sickle cell patients.
EM@3AM – Acute Chest Syndrome Read More »
