toxic shock syndrome

The emDOCs podcast covers toxic shock syndrome.

The patient with flu-like illness and diffuse erythroderma who appears sick… What should you consider? Could it be toxic shock syndrome? This post provides keys in the evaluation and management of toxic shock syndrome, as well as a downloadable handout.

Toxic shock is a difficult diagnosis, unfortunately often missed. If not diagnosed, the disease can result in significant mortality. This post evaluates pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of this dangerous disease.