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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?

Syncope? Aw, Thaaat’s Not Syncope.

What the heck is syncope, anyway? “Oh, you know, it’s when you pass out.” -Okay. After an overnight shift, I usually syncopize for a period of…