Last week we discussed PUD and gastritis. We touch on H. Pylori as a leading cause of PUD, but it deserves it's own slot for review. While we don't usually diagnose or treat this in the ED ourselves, it is useful to know so we can discuss this important disease with our patients!
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,Submitted by Karen O'Brien, DO
Our incoming chief resident, Dr. Eric Chavis, gives a 10 minute lecture on LPs.
Read moreSubmitted by Karen O'Brien, DO
A 17 yo F with no past medical history presents to the ED with acute onset of R sided pelvic pain associated with nausea.
Read moreSubmitted by Kat Kaminski, MD
A 21 yo male presents after a ground level fall while intoxicated. His arm is obviously deformed. Time to shoot some xrays and find some plaster!
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In the next several posts, we review some of the common GI disorders we see in the ED, starting with peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. Read on for a good overview and some pearls of wisdom from Dr. Ugorets!
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,Submitted by Karen O'Brien, DO
Do you know how to intubate the patient with a sick right ventricle (i.e., pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, etc.)?
Read moreSubmitted by Haney Mallemat, MD
Department Chair, Dr. Chansky, gives a lecture on Acid-Base Disturbances
Read moreSubmitted by Karen O'Brien, DO