Gastric reflux is very common in neonates/pediatrics. With a firm understanding of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), you will feel more confident discharging patients who present with vomiting!
Read moreSubmitted by Chad Simpkins, MD
Case: A 42 year old female patient with a past medical history significant for diabetes, obesity and hypertension presents to the ED with chief complaint of 4 days of abdominal pain.
Read moreSubmitted by Lauren Murphy, MD
Extracorpreal membrane oxygenation is a temporizing mechanical support to heart or lung function in the setting of cardiopulmonary failure.
Read moreSubmitted by Joseph Cesarine, MD
25-35% of patients with chronic liver disease with experience variceal bleeding. This post is designed to provide high-yield pearls in the evaluation and acute management of variceal bleeding.
Read moreSubmitted by Eric Gruber, MD
A high-yield review of the past week on EMDaily
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In Week 8 of this NFL season, Houston Texans offensive tackle Derek Newton suffered bilateral patella tendons rupture against the Denver Broncos. Newton's injury was particularly rare not only because of it's bilateral nature but also because it occured without direct trauma. This is a season-ending injury for Newton. On the field, Newton received immediate immobilization and eventually underwent surgery to repair the tendons.
Read moreSubmitted by Andrew Nyce, MD
Key points to remember when evaluating altered mental status in patients taking Baclofen!
Read moreSubmitted by Kara Huston, MD
Pearls from resident conference day at Cooper University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine
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Penetrating neck trauma is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in the acutely injured patient.
Read moreSubmitted by Joseph Cesarine, MD
In Week 3 of this NFL season, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant suffered a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture against the Chicago Bears. In the news, the injury was labeled a "hairline fracture of the knee." The injury resulted from Bryant landing awkwardly on his leg while being tackled near the sideline. Bryant is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
Read moreSubmitted by Andrew Nyce, MD