Confused about thrombocytopenia? Here is a chart that helps break down common causes of increased platelet destruction...
Read moreSubmitted by Louis Argentine MD
You are working a Sunday shift when the outpatient labs are closed, when a newborn arrives for their bilirubin check. Checking the lab is easy enough but do you know what to do with the result?
Read moreSubmitted by Chad Simpkins, MD
This week's post wraps up our 2 parter on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the ED. Read on to discover all of the things that can go horribly wrong in this patient population!
Read moreSubmitted by John Cafaro MD
A woman presents to your ED with vaginal swelling. Your correctly identify a Bartholin's abscess and the need for drainage. Here are some pearls on word catheter placement.
Read moreSubmitted by Stephanie Wilsey, MD
Ultrasound guidance has undeniably revolutionized IV access and is an incredibly useful skill for the ED physician. The following are by no means a comprehensive guide to the procedure but rather 10 tips for small changes that are often overlooked and can make a huge difference. If you have trained with ultrasound guided IV’s and feel comfortable already with your own style, this may not be as helpful for you. For the medical students, interns, and perhaps "less young attendings" that did not have a vascular probe attached to their hip during residency, read on!
Read moreSubmitted by Michael Tom, MD
