Aortic Dissection
Dr. Alyse Volino, M.D., discusses pearls for aortic dissection
Dr. Alyse Volino, M.D., discusses pearls for aortic dissection
Dr. Alyse Volino, M.D., discusses Hypertension management in the ED.
30 yo F with PMH generalized anxiety disorder, presents to the ED after being in house fire. Unknown amount of time spent in burning house.
History
You receive a prehospital stroke alert from ALS for a 73 yo male found down, minimally responsive. "Pretty routine" you think as you listen to report from the paramedic...that is, until you hear the vital signs: "Blood pressure is 270 over 140." That's the highest blood pressure you've ever heard of and you immediately begin to worry about how the human brain can possibly tolerate this as you head to the resuscitation bay to assemble your team...
Does surgical repair with internal fixation, as compared to nonoperative management with splinting/bracing, improve functional outcomes in patients with isolated closed humeral shaft fractures?
Dr. Volino discusses Serotonin Syndrome
You are called to the trauma bay to evaluate an 18 yo male involved in an MVC. Your nurse tells you that he seems ok but keeps repeating himself. You wonder what injuries you should be concerned for and what your diagnostic approach should be as you enter the patient's room.....
Do you know which substances in YOUR house are capable of causing debilitating tissue injury if ingested?
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