Last week, we covered the basics of adult pneumonia, focusing on community acquired pneumonia (CAP). This week, will we cover the pathogens and treatment of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) & ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP).
Over the last few weeks, we covered pediatric coughs, finishing with pediatric pneumonia. This week, we will continue along this trend and discuss community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the adult population.
How do you detect a jaw dislocation? How do you fix it?
Quick review of mechanisms of diease and available treatments for angioedema
"Put in a chest tube." Great. But which type of tube? Dr. Adorno's got you covered.
Clinical Question: Are the novel potassium binding agents patiromer and sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (ZS-9) effective in acute hyperkalemia?
You've diagnosed your patient with a PE! Now what?
Blood thinners? tPA? Other options?
Let's review some of the basics of PE management in the ED.
Your one minute back to basics summary on non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage treatment
Your patient is seizing, your benzo didn't work, what's next?
Knowing your action plan for a patient in status epilepticus is crucial. Preparation = success! Review this chart until you've got a 1st, 2nd & 3rd line medication, with doses, always ready in your mind. If you've got this down already, how about for pediatrics?
