Withdrawal delirium (delirium tremens) can mimic many other critical illnesses we see including but not limited to sepsis, toxidromes, excited delirium, and hyperthermia, making it a life-threatening disease that is often underrecognized.
Read moreSubmitted by Michael Coletta, MD
A 44 yo M with a remote history of testicular cancer and recent retroperitoneal lymph node resection presents with sharp R sided abdominal pain.
Read moreSubmitted by Michael Tom, MD
The nurse calls you to the room of a 34 year old crashing patient....and she happens to be pregnant. Here are the pearls for resuscitation and management of the critically ill pregnant patient.
Read moreSubmitted by John Cafaro MD
Sore throat? Hot Potatoe voice? What's more bread and butter EM than drainage of a peritonsillar abscess?!?! Read on below for a few pearls when it comes to diagnosing and draining.
Read moreSubmitted by Anil Reddy, MD
Whether you use it or not, read this summary regarding the use of bicarbonate in metabolic acidosis
Read moreSubmitted by Morgan Oskutis, MD
Last week we talked about thyroid storm pitfalls. This week, lets dive into management strategies and pitfalls for myedema coma!
Read moreSubmitted by John Cafaro MD