Do we recognize shock early enough? How do we prioritize our interventions? Are we making our patient better or worse?
The toxicology world is constantly changing. Today's THC is one such example. This post provides the need-to-know for emergency physicians on THC.
Amputations can be challenging to manage. How can you optimize care of these patients in the ED? Read on to find out.
Today's Tox Card covers laboratory abnormalities in alcoholic ketoacidosis. What can you expect, and why do these abnormalities occur?
Ever experienced fear on shift? I bet you have, though as an ED doc, you may hesitate to admit it. This post By Dr. Shannon Moffett for the EM Mindset series evaluates fear in the ED.
Transfusions can be life-saving, with the need for transfusion based on the indication, the patient, and the situation. Transfusion reactions, though rare, can be deadly. What do you need to know about these reactions? Read on to find out.
The patient with headache, myalgia, and URI symptoms may just have the common flu. But what could you be missing? This post details ED evaluation and management of patients with influenza, as well as important mimics.
The patient with urinary retention can seem like a slam dunk case. However, what do you need to consider when evaluating and managing these patients? This post discusses the pearls and pitfalls for urinary retention.
