Aortic Dissection

Thu, 10/21/2021 - 6:00am

Dr. Alyse Volino, M.D., discusses pearls for aortic dissection

Submitted by Alyse Volino, MD

What's the diagnosis? By Dr. Abby Renko

Wed, 10/20/2021 - 9:23pm

A 45 yo female presents with leg pain

Tue, 10/19/2021 - 9:30pm

Independently interpreting plain film imaging is an essential skill for the Emergency Medicine provider. Among the most notorious of injuries likely to be missed is the Maisonneuve fracture. In this post we demonstrate the "can't miss" imaging findings to ensure that you don't make the mistake of thinking this is "just an ankle sprain!"

Submitted by Richard Byrne, MD

Back to Basics: Intraosseous Lines

Mon, 10/18/2021 - 5:00am

Quick summary of intra-osseous lines: indications, contraindications, complications, placement and accuracy of labs.

Thu, 10/14/2021 - 6:00am

Dr. Alyse Volino, M.D., discusses Hypertension management in the ED.

Submitted by Alyse Volino, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Abby Renko

Wed, 10/13/2021 - 10:49am

A 64 y/o M presents to the ED after being ejected off his moto

Submitted by Abagayle Renko M.D.

Critical Cases - Acetaminophen Induced Methemoglobinemia!

Tue, 10/12/2021 - 2:21am

A 32 yo male suffering from dental pain for the past several days presents to the ED complaining of abdominal pain. He notes ingesting large quantities of acetaminophen for the pain. Your triage nurse notes he is hypoxic on RA at 86%, but oddly this does not rise when the patient is placed on oxygen....

Submitted by Valeria Chew