Critical Illness and Pregnancy

Thu, 01/03/2019 - 3:55pm

Dr. Blake Siglock discusses the acutely ill pregnant women at today's CUH conference day.

Submitted by John Cafaro MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Erica Schramm

Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:00pm

25 year-old female presents following a fall from her horse 5 days ago.

Mon, 12/31/2018 - 12:26am

Von Willebrand Disease is the most common of the inherited bleeding disorders. Do you remember that there is more than one "type" of Von Willebrand Disease? Remember which type you should NOT use DDVAVP on? Read on for a quick overview.

Submitted by Louis Argentine MD

Board Review: TTP

Sat, 12/29/2018 - 1:49pm

Which of the following lab results are consistent with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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A) Decreased Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Normal Fibrinogen

B) Increased Platelets, Decreased PT/INR, Increased Fibrinogen

C) Decreased Platelets, Decreased PT/INR, Decreased Fibrinogen

D) Normal Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Increased Fibrinogen

E) Decreased Platelets, Increased PT/INR, Decreased Fibrinogen

Submitted by Louis Argentine MD

Sepsis Scores by Dr. Jen Axelband

Fri, 12/28/2018 - 6:00am

Check out this lecture from by Dr. Jen Axelband from 2018’s C4 conference

Submitted by Haney Mallemat, MD

What's the diagnosis? By Dr. Loran Hatch

Wed, 12/26/2018 - 1:19pm

An 81 yo female presents with altered mental status

Submitted by Loran Hatch, DO

Advanced Practice: Lemierre Syndrome

Tue, 12/25/2018 - 5:00am

Lemierre Syndrome is thrombophlebitis with infectious involvement of the carotid sheath vessels and bacteremia. It is an extremely rare condition also known as jugular vein suppurative thrombophlebitis, postanginal sepsis and necrobacillosis, which usually affects previously healthy / young adults (approx. 20 y/o).

Submitted by Louis Argentine MD