Critically Appraised Topic: Can TAPSE diagnose pulmonary embolism?

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 5:00am

Dr. Knox, M.D., discusses the literature on TAPSE to diagnose pulmonary embolism.

Submitted by Tara Knox, M.D.

Critically appraised topic: Does ultrasound or landmark based knee arthrocentesis result in greater success in obtaining a diagnostic sample of fluid?

Thu, 06/02/2022 - 5:00am

Dr. Kovalsky, M.D., dives into the literature on landmark and ultrasound approach to arthrocentesis.

Submitted by Danielle Kovalsky

Board Review

Fri, 05/27/2022 - 1:00pm

A 21 year old otherwise healthy male presents with 1 week of

Submitted by Christine Collins, M.D.

Critically Appraised Topic: In the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponins, Is There Still a Role for Coronary CTA In The ED?

Thu, 05/26/2022 - 5:00am

Dr. Crowley, M.D., dives into the literature on coronary CTA in the era of high-sensitivity troponins.

Submitted by Hannah Crowley, M.D.

Critically Appraised Topics: Optimal dosing of acetazolamide in the prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness (AMS)?

Thu, 05/19/2022 - 5:00am

Dr. Leary, D.O., looks into the literature on Diamox in acutemountain sickness.

Submitted by Sean Leary, D.O.

Critically Appraised Topic: Do trigger point injections with lidocaine lead to lowering pain for patients with point tenderness in their neck or back when compared to standard therapies?

Thu, 05/12/2022 - 4:30pm

Dr. Collins, M.D., discusses the literature on trigger points.

Submitted by Christine Collins, M.D.

Advanced Cases: Eye Swelling

Tue, 05/10/2022 - 5:11am

A 51 y.o male presents with complaints of left eyelid swelling and redness. Whats the diagnosis?

Submitted by Sydney Tabaac, MD

Board Review

Fri, 05/06/2022 - 9:00pm

Submitted by Eric Chavis, MD

Critically Appraised Topic: Does pre-charging the defibrillator before rhythm analysis improve hands-off time in patients suffering cardiac arrest with shockable rhythm?

Thu, 05/05/2022 - 5:00am

Dr. Jacob C. Martin, M.D. discusses two papers on pre-charging during cardiac arrest.

Submitted by Jacob Martin, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Tom Sewatsky

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 7:39am

A 67 year old male with pmhx of a thoracic aortic aneurysm, diabetes, and hypertension presents with two hours of chest pain radiating to his jaw and back.

Submitted by Tom Sewatsky, MD

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