As the weather warms in most parts of the country, we need to begin including tickborne illnesses on our differentials. Read below for a quick summary of some of the most common tickborne illnesses.
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Few things may alter the course of your career...this amazing video by Dr. Stephen Trzeciak may be one of them
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At a recent resident lecture series, the CUH ED residents learn about medical malpractice from Dr. John Cafaro with the help of some faculty experts and the Director of Risk Management, Ms. Eileen Craig. This post will dive into some documentation pearls.
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A 70 yo M presents to the ED with back pain s/p fall one day prior.
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Neutropenic Enterocolitis aka typhlitis, necrotizing enterocolitis, ileocecal syndrome
Definition:
- intestinal mucosal wall edema and disruption of wall integrity in a neutropenic patient
Pathogenesis:
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As EM physicians, we receive training in obstetrics. While most of us don't walk into a shift *hoping* for a delivery, we are trained to handle these cases if the present. Postpartum hemorrhage can be a complication of even a "normal" delivery. Read on below for some pearles regarding how to manage a postpartum hemorrhage.
Read moreSubmitted by Morgan Oskutis, MD
A 60-year-old man presents with chest pain.
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Dr. Erin Sabolick discusses how to manage your team during cardiac arrest from ResusEM. Want to come to ResusEM2 on 8/1/18? Buy your ticket for $99 and receive CME
Read moreSubmitted by Haney Mallemat, MD