Procedural Sedation: Levels of Sedation

Mon, 12/27/2021 - 5:00am

A quick summary chart of sedation levels from Dr. Guo. This is important when considering procedural sedation in the emergency department - using a standard language helps to clarify our goals and the risks when planning sedations.

EMConference: Stridor

Thu, 12/23/2021 - 5:00am

Dr. Nowlan, M.D., discusses Stridor.

Submitted by Katie Nowlan, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Loran Hatch

Wed, 12/22/2021 - 7:49am

A 65 yo M presents to the ED after falling 10 feet off a ladder.

Submitted by Loran Hatch, DO

Critical Cases - Painless Vision Loss (With Awesome Eye Ultrasound!)

Tue, 12/21/2021 - 5:11am

A 35 yo male with a hx of NIDDM presents with 4 days of painless loss of vision in a portion of his left eye. "Uh oh....eyeball stuff..." you think as you head towards the room. Then you remember to grab your trusty ultrasound machine....

Submitted by Richard Byrne, MD

Hernia basics

Mon, 12/20/2021 - 5:00am

A quick review of hernias - what they are, how to differentiate simple vs complicated types, and how to manage.

Fri, 12/17/2021 - 11:00pm

Submitted by Christine Collins, MD

Critically Appraised Topic: Which Type of Treatment for First Trimester Pregnancy Loss is Most Efficacious?

Thu, 12/16/2021 - 5:00am

Dr. Nowlan, M.D., discusses which type treatment is most effective for first trimester pregnancy loss.

Submitted by Katie Nowlan, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Abby Renko

Wed, 12/15/2021 - 12:10am

A 92 yo female presents with 1 week of progressive abdominal pain and distention

Submitted by Abagayle Renko M.D.

Critical Cases - Acute Vertigo in a Young Female

Tue, 12/14/2021 - 5:11am

A 35 yo female presents with chief compalint of acute onset of vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. "Easy" you think as you walk towards the room. "35 and vertigo? It's BPPV. Right? RIGHT????" Read on for an atypical cause of vertigo in this young female patient...

Submitted by Brittany Cesar, MD