The Evaluation and Management of Hand Infections in the Emergency Department
What should you consider with hand infections?
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Nuances to the Management of Febrile Patients: Non-Infectious Causes of Fever
We classically associate elevated body temperature with infection… but what happens if this isn’t the case?
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Mandibular Fractures: Pearls and Pitfalls
The patient with mandibular fracture… Are there any exam maneuvers to assist with diagnosis? What imaging modality should you use for diagnosis? What management is recommended?
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Pressors in Shock: Part II
Welcome back to Part II of the series on vasopressors. Part I discussed basic guidelines for pressor use, in addition to specific literature regarding “inopressors” (norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dobutamine). Part II will discuss “pure inotropes” (dobutamine and milrinone) and “pure vasopressors” (vasopressin and phenylephrine).
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An Evidence-Based Approach to Pressors in Shock: Part I
We use vasopressor agents almost daily in the ED, but what’s the evidence behind these medications? Can we fine-tune our utilization of pressor agents? This is the first of a two part series evaluating pressor agents in shock.
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Treatment of Refractory SVT: Pearls and Pitfalls
Supraventricular tachycardia is often viewed as a simple arrhythmia to fix: start with vagal maneuvers, then go with adenosine. But what if these don’t work. What are your other options?
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Can’t Miss Surgical Emergencies – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part series on surgical emergencies. This series discusses “cannot miss” diagnoses that require emergent surgical intervention. Today we discuss necrotizing fasciitis, testicular torsion, and ovarian torsion.
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Can’t Miss Surgical Emergencies – Part 1
This is the first of a two-part series on surgical emergencies. This series discusses “cannot miss” diagnoses that require immediate, or at least emergent, surgical intervention.
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