Any chemical exposure to the eyes is a true emergency until proven otherwise.
Read moreSubmitted by Eric Gruber, MD
A 29 year old male presents to your Emergency Department with finger pain. The patient reports his is a construction worker and was using and hammer and "missed" and hit his left hand. On physical exam you note some swelling to the distal half of the patient's left index finger.
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Recent tragic events remind us that we need to be ready for chemical attacks. Learn the basics of sarin gas.
Read moreSubmitted by Kara Huston, MD
Patients suffering from uncomplicated diverticulitis are generally prescribed oral antibiotics but does it improve outcomes? This week for his critically appraised topic, Dr. Reid Phillips investigated whether antibiotics improve recovery time or complication rate in uncomplicated diverticulitis.
Read moreSubmitted by Reid Phillips MD
50yoM presents s/p sudden headache and that he’s walking like he’s drunk. BP 260/110 and he doesn’t follow commands for the neuro exam. What’s the diagnosis and why is edema so concerning in this patient?
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A high-yield review of ECG findings in myocardial infarction and tips on determining the culprit vessel!
Read moreSubmitted by Sumaya Mekkaoui, MD
Mr. Clean, Escape, Extend IA. So many trials...just tell me the bottom line! Here are some of the most critical neuro-interventional trials and their take home points.
Read moreSubmitted by Anita Bhamidipati, MD
A 3 year old male presents to your Emergency Department with hist concerned mother who believes her child swallowed a coin. The mother states she saw her child swallow a quarter over 1 day prior to presenting to your Emergency Department.
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