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Answer: B) Zone II 5th Metatarsal Base Fracture (Jones Fracture)
Zone II 5th Metatarsal Base Fractures (Jones Fracture):
Joseph Cesarine, MD
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Brain Protection After Severe Injury: Hyperosmolar Therapy
Following a severe brain injury the goal of the clinician is to prevent secondary brain injury. This entails increasing oxygen delivery to the brain by preventing hypoxia and increasing cerebral perfusion. Hyperosmolar therapy, including mannitol and hypertonic saline, is often used to decrease ICP.
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Is it a STEMI? LVH and Early Repolarization as Mimickers
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A high-yield post on two STEMI mimickers and ways to tell the difference!
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Imaging Case: Answer
Answer: C. Lymphadenitis
Diagnosis: Tuberculosis Cervical Lymphadenitis (Scrofula)
Hypoglycorrhachia, Salicylate Toxicity, and Preventing Intubation
This article intends to focus on a particular aspect of the pathophysiology of salicylate toxicity which is correctable, can improve mental status, and potentially stave off intubation: hypoglycorrhachia.
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The Basics of Tongue Lacerations
Lacerations of the tongue often require special consideration considering the tongue's anatomic location and functional importance. Repair of tongue lacerations are often plagued by patient intolerance and inadequate anesthesia of the area. This posts aims to introduce the basics of management of tongue lacerations.
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Night Shift Aid?: Caffeine Impregnated Gum from the Military
Staying alert and functioning at a high level during an overnight shift in the Emergency Department is often a matter of life or death for your patients. Many of us employ the use of caffeine at all hours to combat the slow (sometimes rapid) creep of fatigue which hampers our skillset. Most providers can relate to those moments when a cup of coffee is just not what you are looking for. This post intends to introduce an alternative vehicle for caffeine designed for members of the military: Military Energy Gum.
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