What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Sarab Sodhi

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 12:12am

An 84 yo female with right sided abdominal pain and right flank pain

Tue, 02/06/2018 - 5:00am

Encephalitis is defined as inflammation of the brain parenchyma, frequently caused by viruses. Autoimmune processes can also cause encephalitis: here are some pearls on the often-forgotten Anti-NDMA receptor encephalitis.

Submitted by John Cafaro MD

Back to Basics: Bronchiolitis

Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:03am

Our post last week focused on some of the physical exam findings of a patient in respiratory distress. Read on below for a brief overview of Bronchiolitis.

Submitted by John Cafaro MD

PEA? Think Narrow vs Wide

Fri, 02/02/2018 - 8:00am

During a PEA arrest, should you be thinking H's and T's....or looking at the ECGs?

Submitted by Grace Lam, MD

#EMconf: Oral contrast for CT a/p necessary?

Thu, 02/01/2018 - 2:52pm

This past week for her critically apprasied topic, Dr. Katie Selman reviewed the need for oral contrast when ordering a CT of the abdomen/pelvis. Read ahead for specifics:

Submitted by Katie Selman, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Michael Tom

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:00am

A 21 yo M presents to the ED after driving his dirt bike into a telephone pole at high speed.

Submitted by Michael Tom, MD

Advanced Practice: Neutropenic Fever in the ED

Tue, 01/30/2018 - 7:30pm

The cancer population is at an increased risk for morbidity and mortality from common infections due to their impaired immunity. Knowledge on how to approach the febrile neutropenic patient can have a huge impact on an otherwise horrific mortality rate in this vulnerable population.

Submitted by Chad Simpkins, MD

Back to Basics: Pediatric Respiratory Distress

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:57am

Tis the season for respiratory infections in children. This week's post reviews a few of the important phyical exam findings in a child presenting with respiratory distress. Videos are included! Stay tuned for next week's post that will include some great pearls about bronchiolitis which you are sure to see if you care for pediatric patients!

Submitted by Catherine Ginty, MD