mesenteric ischemia

The EM Educator series covers mesenteric ischemia.

Dr. Pilcher looks at a case of mesenteric ischemia in this edition of Medical Malpractice Insights.

How can you avoid missing mesenteric ischemia?

A 65-year-old male with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation presents with diffuse, severe abdominal pain after eating. He is not on anticoagulation. He has had some bloody stool. What do you need to consider, and what’s your next step in your evaluation and treatment?

It’s a typical busy afternoon ED shift for you. The rack seems to be overflowing, and 3 new patients have just checked in. All have abdominal pain. You have a systematic approach to your abdominal pain patients. But, does your approach keep one critical diagnosis in mind? […]