An elevated troponin in the patient with severe renal disease can present significant challenges. What do you need to consider with an elevated troponin in this patient population? Is it ACS?
Elbow dislocation may be simple and uncomplicated, but know the associated complications that occur in this CORE EM post.
This month's Medical Malpractice Insights from Dr. Pilcher details a case of EKG subtleties. Who's smarter: the EKG computer or the ED physician?
IV drug use is associated with a significant number of complications affecting almost all organ systems. What should you consider in the ED with the injection drug user?
Endometritis seems like a straightforward diagnosis. However, what do you need to know in the ED, and what are the keys to management?
The Boxer's Fracture...How do these occur and present to the ED, and what is the correct management?
Welcome to this week's ECG Pointers, an EMDocs series designed to give you high yield tips about ECGs to keep your interpretation skills sharp. This post is the second of a two part series looking at atrioventricular blocks.
What do you know about portal vein thrombosis? This post provides you with a comprehensive review of this potentially dangerous condition.
