Should you be using Sepsis 3.0? Dr. Annahieta Kalantari breaks it down.
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Submitted by Haney Mallemat, MD
A 22 yo F with no past medical history presents to the ED with L forefoot pain, gradually worsening over 3 weeks.
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A patient is sent into the ED for "abnormal test results" by their PCP and found to have hypothyroidism. What's our next step in the ED?
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24 y/o F visiting from Guatemala with no medical history presented to the ER after a syncopal event from standing during which she fall backwards hitting her head on a hard surface. Patient was witnessed to be shaking while on the ground per family member. She continued to feel dizzy while in the ED. Her lab work was normal and a head CT was performed which showed the following:
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Submitted by Chad Simpkins, MD
As the weather warms in most parts of the country, we need to begin including tickborne illnesses on our differentials. Read below for a quick summary of some of the most common tickborne illnesses.
Read moreSubmitted by Loran Hatch, DO