Case Report: Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Cardiac Arrest
A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, amphetamine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)…
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Case Report: Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Cardiac Arrest
A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, amphetamine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)... -
Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection Diagnosis Tips
While many of us are familiar with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) as a common cause of... -
How to Best Inspect, Protect, and Dress Wounds in the Emergency Dept.
This is the second visit in two weeks for an elderly gentleman who is concerned about his...
Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection Diagnosis Tips
While many of us are familiar with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) as a common cause of…
How to Best Inspect, Protect, and Dress Wounds in the Emergency Dept.
This is the second visit in two weeks for an elderly gentleman who is concerned about his…
Neonatal Resuscitation Tips
A gravid woman presents to your emergency department (ED). Before you can obtain any history, she gives…
ACEP Resolution Encourages Using Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
One resolution adopted by the ACEP Council this year was particularly well-timed. As members in the southeastern…
Case Report: Foot Amputation in the Field
EMS and Fire are called to a new development construction site for a 22-year-old male who is…
Case Report: Cardiac Arrest in a Child’s Structurally Normal Heart
A 10-year-old male with a past medical history significant for autism spectrum disorder and 15q3 deletion, experienced…
The Pediatric Airway: Considerations and Challenges
5-year-old child involved in a motor vehicle crash (MVC) presents with altered mental status and a Glasgow…
Pediatric Submersion Injury Tips
Pediatric submersion injuries are one of the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in the pediatric…
When the Patient History Does Not Fit
It is 0715 hours, and you have just come onto shift when EMS calls that they are…