Medical Emergencies Disguised as Trauma, or “Trauma Chameleons”
The Trauma Chameleon, or the medical emergency disguised as trauma… What should you be on the lookout for?
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practice updates
Ultrasound G.E.L. – Multiorgan Ultrasound for Pulmonary Embolism
The emDOCs team is happy to be reposting Ultrasound G.E.L. content in their never ending coverage of evidence based ultrasonography (EBU). In this post, does combining multiple POCUS for PE make for a more accurate exam?
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Infections Requiring Surgical Intervention
Most bacterial infections just need time and some antibiotics, but what infections require surgical intervention?
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Unusual Complications of Alcohol Withdrawal
We manage alcohol withdrawal on a daily basis, but what are other complications of alcohol withdrawal?
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Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS)
Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome, or CAPS, is associated with poor outcomes. But what is this condition? This post provides you the basics on this difficult disease.
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ECG Pointers: Limb Lead Reversal
What happens with limb lead reversal on the ECG?
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UTI – Pearls and Pitfalls in Urine Testing
UTI is a common condition managed in the ED. What mistakes can you make with the urinalysis and urine dipstick? Is a urine culture needed for every patient?
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Hemorrhagic Shock: Pearls and Pitfalls for the Resuscitation Room
How can we optimize our care of patients in hemorrhagic shock? This post from Anthony DeVivo and Jenny Beck-Esmay provide you with key pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of the patient with hemorrhagic shock.
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Quality Corner: Perianal and perirectal abscess; Pneumomediastinum
Welcome back to Quality Corner, a series that evaluates tough cases with potential areas for improvement. This month’s Quality Corner covers cases involving perianal/perirectal abscess and pneumomediastinum.
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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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