Beyond Hypoxia: Other Causes of Low Pulse Oximetry
Low SpO2 isn’t always hypoxia. Master pulse oximetry pitfalls like methemoglobinemia, skin pigmentation, and IV dyes to prevent ED misdiagnosis.
Urinary Tract Infection
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Beyond Hypoxia: Other Causes of Low Pulse Oximetry
Low SpO2 isn’t always hypoxia. Master pulse oximetry pitfalls like methemoglobinemia, skin pigmentation, and IV dyes to prevent ED misdiagnosis. -
What’s in The Drug Pipeline These Days?
A unique aspect of emergency medicine is being on the front lines of clinical care. We are... -
Diagnosing Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Few shifts go by without ordering at least one urinalysis. While they are ubiquitously used, urine testing...
What’s in The Drug Pipeline These Days?
A unique aspect of emergency medicine is being on the front lines of clinical care. We are…
Diagnosing Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Few shifts go by without ordering at least one urinalysis. While they are ubiquitously used, urine testing…
Why Is This Foley Bag Purple?
A 79-year-old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and insulin-dependent diabetes presented to…
UTIs and Estrogen: the Overlooked Link
It is common for patients with vulvas who are older than 50 years of age to present…
Support for Shorter-Course Antibiotics in Older Men with Urinary Tract Infections
For afebrile men with suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), treatment with ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for one week…
Interval Likelihood Ratios of Urinalysis Results Can Help Predict UTI More Accurately in Kids
Interval likelihood ratios of urinalysis components can help predict the probability of a true urinary tract infection…
Tips for Managing Urinary Tract Infections in 2- to 24-Month Old Kids
Pediatric patients between the ages of 2 and 24 months who present with fever without a known…
Avoiding Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment of Urinary Tract Infection in the Emergency Department
Each year, there are more than 1 million ED visits for urinary tract infection (UTI) in the…
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Skin Conditions, Sepsis, Chest Pain, and More
Twelve months ago, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-aboutStaphylococcus aureus , or interesting articles published…