emDOCs Podcast – Episode 46: HIV
The emDOCs podcast covers HIV for this week.
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infectious disease
EM@3AM: Tetanus
A 38-year-old male with a history of injection drug use presents with one day of progressively worsening, pressure-like chest pain radiating to his back. He appears diaphoretic and in moderate distress. He has had new difficulty opening his mouth. On exam, he is tachycardic, diaphoretic, and in acute distress. He endorses tenderness throughout his thoraco-lumbar spine. Neurological evaluation demonstrated increased tone in all extremities. Skin exam reveals two abscesses on his upper extremities. An MRI of the spine is unremarkable. Reexamination reveals new spasmodic neck stiffening, jaw clenching and arching of his back. What is the likely diagnosis?
emDOCs Podcast – Episode 27: An Understated Myth? Strep Throat & Rheumatic Fever
This week the emDOCs podcast covers an important myth: the association of strep throat and rheumatic fever.
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Spinal Epidural Abscess: Challenges to Diagnosis and How to Improve
Spinal epidural abscess is a challenging diagnosis. How can we improve?
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Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine: Past, Present…Future? COVID-19
This ToxCard looks at the ins and outs of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine and their toxicity, as well as their place in the treatment of COVID-19.
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EM Boards Survival Guide: Infectious Diseases 1
With Inservice exam coming up, this week we bring you the guide for Infectious Diseases. Many questions can delve into details, and we highlight some of the must-know items.
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R.E.B.E.L. EM – Bacterial Endocarditis
Learn the ins and outs of bacterial endocarditis from this R.E.B.E.L. EM Post by Jacob Avila!
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Lung Abscess – Pearls and Pitfalls to Consider When Managing Patients
How do you diagnose and manage the patient with a lung abscess? This post from Mark Ramzy looks at the ED evaluation and management of a patient with lung abscess, with pearls and pitfalls.
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Severe Hand Foot Mouth Disease
Childhood rashes are not my favorite topic or condition to contemplate. Learn more about this unique condition, especially during this time of year.
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EM@3AM – Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
A 2-year-old female presents to the ED with 3 days of fever, cough, congestion, and watery diarrhea. The patient’s mother is concerned as the toddler had two episodes of bloody diarrhea prior to arrival. You obtain a stool sample: fecal occult blood test is positive. Read this week’s review to find out why HUS should be on your differential diagnosis.
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