Board Review: Orthopedics
A 18M restrained driver is involved in a head-on motor vehicle collision. He complains of right foot pain. The XR is below. What is the diagnosis?
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Board Review: Aortic Dissection
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A 63 year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with sudden onset chest pain that is tearing to the back. Blood pressure is 200/110 and the patient looks very uncomfortable. You order a CTA of the Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis and diagnose Aortic Dissection. What is the medication of choice in the initial management of aortic dissection in this patient?
A. Nitroprusside
B. Nicardipine
C. Esmolol
D. NItroglycerin
E. Diltiazem
Answer is C: Esmolol
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Board Review: Toxicology
A 74 year old male presents to the Emergency Department with altered mental status. Family reports decreased intake over the past few days. She takes Digoxin for CHF. Her bllood pressure is 78/42 and her HR is 48. Her creatinine is 3.7, K 6.0, serum digoxin level is pending. What is the most appropriate initial therapy for this patient?
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Board Review: Electrical Injury
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A toddler bites on a power cord.
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Board Review: Arrhythmia
Cardioversion in arrhythmias? When is it required..
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Board Review: Myxedema Coma
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Board Review: Myxedema Coma
Which of the following medications is most appropriate for the treatment of myxedema coma in the emergency department? (scroll down for the answer)
A) PO Levothyroxine
B) IV Thyroxine
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Board Review: Thyroid Storm
Board Review: Thyroid Storm
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Board Review: Compartment Syndrome
Board Review: Compartment Syndrome
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