Advanced Practice: Ganglion Cysts

Tue, 08/21/2018 - 11:00am

A 31 y.o. female presents to your ED with a wrist lesion. You believe it is a ganglion cyst but are unsure of management. Here are some pearls to properly advise your patient.

Submitted by Stephanie Wilsey, MD

Back to Basics: Hyperkalemia Management

Mon, 08/20/2018 - 5:00am

Remember, when you see a big K+, “C BIG K”! (+ a few others…)

Submitted by Louis Argentine MD

Board Review: Environmental

Sat, 08/18/2018 - 10:27am

This week's question.

Submitted by John Cafaro MD

#EMConf: Marine Envenomations

Thu, 08/16/2018 - 4:00am

Dr. Tom discusses marine envenomations.

Submitted by Michael Tom, MD

What's the diagnosis? By Dr. Michael Tom

Wed, 08/15/2018 - 7:05am

A 13 yo male presents with vomiting and is minimally responsive.

Tue, 08/14/2018 - 5:00am

Confused about appropriate analgesia in cirrhotic patients? Here are some pearls for pain control!

Submitted by Stacy Marshall, MD

Back to Basics: Itching Rash

Mon, 08/13/2018 - 5:00am

A man presents to your ED complaining of an itchy rash on his foot. He recently came back from a vacation in Jamaica where he spent a lot of time walking on the beach. No systemic symptoms. No allergies. Not toxic appearing. No other medical problems. What's the diagnosis? It may make your skin crawl....

Submitted by Catherine Ginty, MD

Board Review: Drowning

Sat, 08/11/2018 - 12:04am

A 2 year old boy is brought to the Emergency Department after a drowning event. Bystanders noted the child was underwater for 1 minute but was quickly pulled from the bottom of the pool, he coughed and vomited. On arrival, he is aware and alert and behaving appropriately per parents.

Submitted by John Cafaro MD