Critical Cases - Post LP Subdural Hematoma!

Tue, 07/20/2021 - 5:11am

A 24 year old female presents to the ED complaining of a worsening headache after a lumbar puncture performed in the ED 2 days prior which diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension. "No problem!" you think. Either this is just a post LP headache or possibly the patient needs more CSF drained to improve her headache. LP is a very safe procedure with minimal risk after all! Right?

Submitted by Richard Byrne, MD

Burn Basics

Mon, 07/19/2021 - 5:00am

Here we review some burn basics in a post by our recent grad Lynn Manganiello! She may have moved on up in the world, but she's still here teaching us on EM Daily! Next week, we'll review some of the complications of burns.

Submitted by Lynn Manganiello, DO

Board Review: Potpourri

Sat, 07/17/2021 - 10:15pm

A 37

Submitted by Courtney Martin, DO

What's the diagnosis? By Dr. Loran Hatch

Wed, 07/14/2021 - 8:00am

A 45 yo male presents after MVC with c/o right eye and facial pain.

Submitted by Loran Hatch, DO

Critical Cases - Severely agitated DKA patient!

Tue, 07/13/2021 - 5:21am

A 23 yo male with a hx of insulin dependent diabetes and recurrent admissions for DKA presents to the ED with complaints of diffuse body aches. He is acutely ill appearing, agitated, and combative with staff, demanding pain medication, entering other patients rooms, and screaming. Realizing that this patient is severely ill, you wonder how you will de-escalate or sedate this patient safely to enable life-saving care to be rendered.....

Submitted by Richard Byrne, MD

Bupropion Overdose

Mon, 07/12/2021 - 5:00am

Bupropion, most commonly sold as Wellbutrin, has many uses ranging from depression to smoking cessation. It comes, however, with several side effects we should be aware of and some scary effects when taken in overdose. In this post, we review this medication, the risks associated with it, and how to manage an overdose.

Submitted by Valeria Chew