Hey EMS, what’s up with the 2 mg Naloxone bomb?
Evidence Based Toxicology (EBT) “Why Does EMS Use 2mg Naloxone? Does it Antagonize 100% of the Mu Receptors at That Dose? Is that a good thing?” Opiate addiction and overdose are major problems in this country, affecting not only the general public, but putting a strain on emergency resources, both pre-hospital, and in the hospital. […]
ICU Guide for the Non-ICU Provider
This guide was created to help assist ED providers being pulled to help in ICUs during the COVID pandemic. The majority of the information here is applicable to general ICU care however some is specific to COVID. The last section in the document serves as a summary and daily checklist. A PDF daily rounding checklist […]
Dr. Reza Dent asks “Are we treating CAP wrong??”
Is community acquired pneumonia adequately covered by ID guidelines? Or does rising resistance mean we’re doing it wrong?
What kind of shock? Spinal shock?
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Would you like to specify whether our patient needs a rectal exam or a pressor? THIS IS SPINAL SHOCK.
MEDCRUSH Monday #01
An 18 year old male college athlete presents to the ED with a rash. What’s the diagnosis?
Bellapu and Guttman on POCUS for Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in JEM
Dr. Bellapu and Dr. Guttman discuss the use of point of care ultrasound for diagnosing Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in the Emergency Department.
Case Report: Twinkle Twinkle Little Stone
An otherwise healthy woman presents to the ER with severe flank pain. This little known ultrasound artifact can sometimes pinpoint the cause.
Fournier Gangrene on Bedside Ultrasound
A 34 year old male with no past medical history presented to the Emergency Department (ED) due to 1 day of left scrotal swelling…
Upper AW Ultrasound: Not ready for the big time
Can upper AW ultrasound be used to guide treatment in the ED? Dr. Gollogly thinks not.
Inspired by Bioskills: Procedural Videos
Compilation of procedure videos to supplement our latest bioskills lab. Review thoracotomy, thoracostomy, bougie use and more lifesaving procedures.
