Back to Basics: Compartment Syndrome in 2 Minutes
Review the basics on the can't miss diagnosis of compartment syndrome in 2 minutes.
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Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MD
NIPPV in Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema – CPAP or BiPAP?
Are all modes of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) created equal for the treatment of acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema? Perhaps not.
Back to Basics: Lower GI Bleeds
What may appear (and smell) impressive in the ED does not always require emergent intervention, yet understanding how to determine the severity of lower gastrointestinal bleeding, need for aggressive resuscitation, and diagnostic/consultant resources are key for the emergency provider.
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Back to Basics: Fracture Terminology
Using basic terminology, you should be able to describe any fracture to your consults without embarrassing yourself. Here is your 3 minute review.
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Back to Basics: Approach to the Slit Lamp
Does the sight of a slit lamp intimidate you? Then look no further! Review this quick "how to" guide to get started with assessing the anterior chamber on slit lamp exam.
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What to Do With Gonococcal Arthritis in Your Emergency Department
You have made the diagnosis of disseminated gonococcal infection in your patient presenting with history and physical exam findings suggestive of purulent arthritis, now what? Treatment for gonococcal arthritis goes beyond the one-time "shot and a pill" given for uncomplicataed gonococcal infections. A quick review of disseminated gonococcal infection:
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The Core of Asthma Management
The mild, moderate, or severe asthma exacerbation is cemented in the practice of Emergency Medicine. As a provider of this great speciality, one should be intimately familiar with the range of therapies employed. The goal of this post is to provide a high-yield review of the therapies we use (or sometimes use) while treating these patients.
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Thyrotoxicosis vs. Thyroid Storm? A Scoring System
The rare diagnosis of thyroid storm can be difficult to distinguish between thyrotoxicosis. Use the Burch-Wartofsky scoring system to help identify patients with thyroid storm! A score >45 is highly suggestive of thyroid storm.
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The 5-Minute Consult on Variceal Bleeding
25-35% of patients with chronic liver disease with experience variceal bleeding. This post is designed to provide high-yield pearls in the evaluation and acute management of variceal bleeding.
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Excited Delirium Syndrome and Sudden Death
Excited delirium syndrome is a pathophysiologic progression that Emergency Medicine physicians are exposed to daily. While the initial management often takes place in the pre-hospital setting, these patients are at high risk of respiratory and cardiac arrest if proper management is not continued after hitting our doors. Despite a growing awareness of excited delirium syndrome and it's associated increased risk of death, the majority of the 250 annual deaths from this entity occur while in police custody.
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