Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in…
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Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in... -
Emergency Physician Suggests Rule Changes to Combat Football-Related Concussions, Head Injuries
From peewee leagues to the NFL, football is a national obsession in the United States. However, recent... -
Procedural Sedation Delays and NPO Status for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
The Case An 8-year-old boy falls while playing ice hockey. He has an isolated distal radius fracture...
Emergency Physician Suggests Rule Changes to Combat Football-Related Concussions, Head Injuries
From peewee leagues to the NFL, football is a national obsession in the United States. However, recent…
Procedural Sedation Delays and NPO Status for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
The Case An 8-year-old boy falls while playing ice hockey. He has an isolated distal radius fracture…
Zoanthid Corals in Home Aquariums Present Risk of Lower Extremity Weakness
Zoanthid corals are commonly kept in home aquariums. They produce a potent palytoxin that has various neurologic…
Choosing Right Medication Critical to Combat Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Infections
Have you wondered when you’d start to routinely confront superbugs resistant to multiple antibiotics in your emergency…
Antibiotic Therapy for Abscesses Medical Dogma Challenged by Evidence-Based Research, Outcomes
Medicine has its dogma, but sometimes it’s wrong and, rarely, it’s challenged and disproved. Recall, “Pain meds…
Is Dilute Apple Juice a Viable Substitute for Rehydration?
Case: A 28-month-old boy presents with a three-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. After performing an appropriate…
Research on Ovarian Size in Children Provides Guidance on Dealing with Torsion, Uncomplicated Cellulitis
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love and are always humbled…
Should Emergency Departments Do Fewer Red Cell Transfusions, More IV Iron?
You might be surprised to learn that many of the patients who receive red cell transfusions in…
Radiation Therapy Overuse Spikes in the Emergency Department
Can you remember the last time you worked a shift in the emergency department and ordered zero…