Back to Basics: Nasal Septal Hematoma
Why is it important to perform a nasal speculum exam on every facial trauma patient? Read on to find out.
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Back to Basics: Mandible Fractures
In previous posts, we discussed the general approach to facial fractures as well as diagnosis and treatment of zygomatic and maxillary fractures. Read on for specifics on signs and management of mandible fractures.
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Back to Basics: Le Fort Fractures
In a previous posts, we discussed the general approach to facial fractures and zygomatic fractures. Read on for specifics of Le Fort (maxillary) fractures and their management.
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Back to Basics: Zygomatic Fractures
In a previous post, we discussed the general approach to facial fractures. Read on for specifics on signs and management of zygomatic arch & tripod fractures.
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Back to Basics: Approach to Facial Trauma
Facial trauma is a common emergency medicine complaint. Learn the basics on facial anatomy and how to approach a patient with facial trauma.
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#EMconf: Serotonin Syndrome
To wrap up our toxicology module, Dr. Sumaya Mekkaoui reviewed serotonin syndrome. This can be a challenging diagnosis to make and is often misinterpreted as other psychiatric or medical syndrome. Look ahead for a quick review on the clinical presentation, drugs implicated in serotonin syndrome, and comparing/contrasting similar toxidromes.
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Back to Basics: TCA Toxicity - EKG Findings
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These are the need-to-know EKG findings found in tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) toxicity.
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#EMconf: Outpatient treatment for PE
Debating about discharging a patient from the ED with newly diagnosed PE? For her critically appraised topic, Dr. Sumaya Mekkaoui reviewed some literature on the safety of early outpatient treatment for patients with a low-risk pulomary emobolism.
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Back to Basics: ECG Findings in Acute Myocardial Infarction: Identifying the Culprit Vessel
A high-yield review of ECG findings in myocardial infarction and tips on determining the culprit vessel!
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Thrombolysis in Acute Stroke
Ever wonder where the the current American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) guidelines for thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke come from? Included is a summary of the landmark studies that have contributed to these recommendations (NINDS& ECASS III) as well as a review of IST-3.
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