Scleroderma renal crisis… Really? This can be a tough diagnosis, and management can be even more difficult. This post from Tim Montrief provides evidence-based recommendations for evaluation and management.
Scleroderma Renal Crisis: Not so easy to diagnose and manage… Read More »
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (previously known as Wegener’s granulomatosis) is a vasculitis with a multitude of associated conditions and symptoms. What should you as an emergency physician consider?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive systemic polyarticular inflammatory arthritis of unclear etiology. While the disease itself is not fatal, complications of the disease make it the most common rheumatic disease requiring ICU admission. This article covers the management of this disease and its complications in the ED.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Management and Complications in the ED Read More »
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause with multi-organ involvement. The disease causes uncontrolled activation of the immune system with widespread inflammation manifested by vague and varied symptoms. A variety of organ systems are affected. This post evaluates the evaluation and management of the lupus patient in the ED.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Common Complications and Emergency Medicine Pearls Read More »