Ever notice calcium deposition on an xray and wondered what it meant? Ever read a radiology report that indicated chondrocalcinosis? Check out below for a few pearls related to chondrocalcinosis & pseudogout.
Last week we wrote about how to approach hyponatremia, the differential and signs and symptoms to watch out for. The post this week reviews the treatment of hyponatremia including the dreaded osmotic demyelination syndrome. Read on for more!
Hyponatremia is defined as Na < 138 mEq/L and occurs in 15-30% of hospitalized patients. Read on for a quick overview of how to approach it and the clinical signs and symptoms to look for!
The differential for pediatric chest pain is very different from that of adults. Read below for a few pearls on Pediatric Chest Pain.
Interesting case of a cyanotic patient lately? Looking for good questions to pimp medical students or residents with (had an attending in residency who always loved to ask about way he only recommended pyridium for use for a couple of days for UTI symptoms)? Studying for boards? Below are some teaching points on methemoglobinemia.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Management Pearls
1. SAH requiring intubation:
Back to Basics: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Have an adolescent complaining of hip pain, groin pain, knee pain or limp? Don't forget to think about this pediatric orthopedic emergency where timely diagnosis truly matters.
Always looking up the clinical findings of a central vs. peripheral CN VII palsy? Wondering who to treat and who not to treat? Well...this post is for you! Click to read more about the basics of a Bell's Palsy!
A pregnant female presents with "damp" underwear upon awakening. How do you know if she has ruptured her membranes?
