Dr. Haley Lombardo, M.D., explores the literature on Ultrasound-assisted Lumbar Puncture.
Read moreSubmitted by Haley Lombardo, M.D.
A 50 yo M w/ hx of HIV and IVDU presents to the ED w/ progressively worsening L UE pain and swelling x 2 weeks. He is febrile w/ a temp of 101.1, HR 110 and BP 96/62.
Read moreSubmitted by Abagayle Renko M.D.
A patient is brought in by EMS in severe respiratory distress, though o2 sats are normal and lungs are clear on auscultation. You wonder what is triggering the patient's severe tachypnea as you contemplate intubation....
Read moreSubmitted by Angela Ugorets, MD
Last week, we briefly defined hypertensive emergency as acute blood pressure elevation (SBP >180 and/or DBP>120) with evidence of end-organ damage. (Remember, hypertensive urgency is the same blood pressure elevation without end-organ damage). Once we have identified a hypertensive emergency, what are our best treatment options? Below is a quick guide (not comprehensive) to some go-to options.
Read moreSubmitted by Sean Leary, D.O.
Dr. Ashokkumar, M.D., discusses the basics of pacemakers.
Read moreSubmitted by Sandhya Ashokkumar, MD
A 37 year old male is brought to the ED for acute onset of confusion and agitation. He is combative and only intermittently following commands. Read on to discover the ultimately obvious, and yet cryptic, diagnosis!
Read moreSubmitted by Richard Byrne, MD
The next two weeks, we will be reviewing basics of hypertensive crisis (ie severe acute hypertension). Here we start with the real basic basics - defining the conditions.
Read moreSubmitted by Sean Leary, D.O.
Dr. Nowlan, M.D., discusses thrombolytics in STEMI.
Read moreSubmitted by Katie Nowlan, MD