Having trouble identifying if your dyspneic patient is having a COPD or CHF exacerbation? Take a look at this ultrasound video for help!
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Curious just how fast that fluid is flowing? Click to learn more about catheter flow rates.
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Diplopia or "double vision" is not an uncommon visual complaint n the ED. The differential ranges from the benign to badness. Read on below for a few pearls regarding diplopia.
Read moreSubmitted by Catherine Ginty, MD
A 30 year old male with no past medical history presents to the ED for epistaxis. You notice actice bleeding from right nare but cannot determine the exact source. Direct pressure was attempted for 20 minutes followed by application of a topical vasoconstrictor bleeding persists.
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Dr. Emily Damuth, MD of the Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at Cooper University discusses tracheostomy emergencies.
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A 37 yo M w/ a PMH of type 2 DM and non-ischemic cardiomyopathy presents to the ED with 6 days of progressively worsening L lower extremity pain.
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Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency. Measurements of compartment pressures are an important adjunct to making the diagnosis. Check out this post for a video demonstration on how to operate the Stryker Device
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Your go-to visual guide to using the Slit Lamp in the ED
Read moreSubmitted by Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MD
A 35 year old female presents to the Emergency Department with sudden onset of right lower dental pain. Patient had a dental extraction for a dental carie 5 days ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
B. Pulpitis
Read moreSubmitted by John Cafaro MD