Kat Kaminski, MD

Board Review: It's all about the little people!

Editor:

A 1 week old male born at full term presents to the ED with difficulty breathing and a weak cry. Mom also notes that he appears “sweaty” during feeds today and has had fewer wet diapers. History is significant for scant prenatal care however delivery was uncomplicated. On exam he is cyanotic with oxygen saturation 70% on 5L NC O2. Vital signs are as follows: T 36C, HR 180, RR 65, BP 60/30. Which should you order first?

Kat Kaminski, MD

Sat, 11/09/2019 - 8:30am

Topic:

Pediatrics

Category (Day):

Saturday

Board Review: Revive Me!

Editor:

Vicki Parikh, MD

Kat Kaminski, MD

Sat, 10/05/2019 - 5:00am

Topic:

Trauma

Category (Day):

Saturday

Board Review: Bugs and Drugs

Editor:

Vicki Parikh, MD

A 40-year-old woman with a history of hysterectomy 2 months ago presents with 3 days of fever and productive cough. Her vitals are as follows: T 101.2F HR 95 RR 18 BP 125/74 SpO2 99%. Her initial blood work is unremarkable and she is well appearing. CXR reveals a left lower lobe infiltrate. What is the best plan for this patient?

Kat Kaminski, MD

Sat, 09/07/2019 - 5:00am

Category (Day):

Saturday

Board Review: Summer Emergencies

Editor:

Vicki Parikh, MD

Kat Kaminski, MD

Sat, 08/24/2019 - 5:00am

Category (Day):

Saturday

#EMConf: Is IV Acetaminophen Effective Analgesia for Severe Pain in the ED?

Editor:

John Cafaro MD

Study 1: Barnaby et al.

Kat Kaminski, MD

Thu, 08/22/2019 - 7:00am

Category (Day):

Thursday

Board Review: Summer Emergencies

Editor:

Vicki Parikh, MD

A 31-year-old 70-kg male is grilling at a BBQ when he accidentally lights himself on fire. On exam in the ED he is found to have full-thickness burns to the front of his torso as well as his left arm. He also has superficial burns to his right leg. What is the recommended fluid requirement for this patient in the next 24 hours?

Kat Kaminski, MD

Sat, 08/17/2019 - 6:00am

Category (Day):

Saturday

Board Review: Summer Emergencies

Editor:

Vicki Parikh, MD

A 55 yo male with unknown past medical history is found by EMS outside on a hot summer day with AMS and brought to your ED. Skin is notably dry and hot. Core temperature is found to be 105F. What is the best way to cool him down while you perform your resuscitation?

Kat Kaminski, MD

Sat, 08/03/2019 - 6:12am

Category (Day):

Saturday

Kat Kaminski, MD

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