Back to Basics: Omphalitis
Omphalitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the umbilical stump. Brush up with these pearls so you won't miss it on your next peds shift!
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Back to Basics: Chondrocalcinosis & Pseudogout
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.
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Back to Basics: Treatment of Hyponatremia
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!
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Back to Basics: Approach to Hyponatremia
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!
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Back to Basics: Pediatric Chest Pain
The differential for pediatric chest pain is very different from that of adults. Read below for a few pearls on Pediatric Chest Pain.
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Methemo...whaa?!?!: Basics of Methemoglobinemia
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.
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Back to Basics: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Management
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Management Pearls
1. SAH requiring intubation:
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Back to Basics: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Back to Basics: Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
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Back to Basics: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
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.
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The Basics of Bell's
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!
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