The Case 34 year-old woman with past medical history of postpartum cardiomyopathy (EF 15%) with AICD, mechanical mitral valve replacement, and depression was brought in by EMS for non-accidental ingestion of bupropion, furosemide, and warfarin. The dosage, number of tablets, Read more…
It’s a perfect sunny day in San Diego, and Ron Burgundy is about to broadcast another episode of his highest rated (local) news show. Little does the public know that Ron suffers from hydrocephalus and has a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. While Read more…
By Dr. C. Sterling M.D. Pathophysiology of Right Ventricular Failure The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension in the U.S. is left-sided heart failure, but many cases of pulmonary hypertension remain undocumented. Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a specific category of pulmonary hypertension Read more…
Unless you’ve slept through every chemistry lab orientation, you know that treating a chemical splash of the eye involves continuous irrigation. It may take more than one person to do this because the reflexive blepharospasm that occurs must be overcome Read more…
This month’s meeting of our Wilderness Medicine group discussed acute shoulder dislocations in the austere environment. Before we begin, let’s consider the following questions: Can the diagnosis of anterior shoulder dislocation be made clinically? Do all patients with anterior shoulder Read more…
Dr. Blumenberg responded with a very good differential and plan for the COtM which netted him the correct answer. Take a look at his answer for great management plans and continue reading below for more information about the correct diagnosis. Read more…
When Orange is the New Black – “Blurry Eyes” by Majo Joseph (normal) When you have a child who presents to your ED with blurry vision, how confidently can you do a fundus exam? Fundus exam had been considered to be Read more…
Imagine: You are a 3 year old child. The world is your oyster. You are young (very young), carefree, and you have a need for speed. Times are good. Until you get a fever.. for 6 freakin’ days! Your Read more…
Humanity in Medicine Book Review This is part of a new series where we will be reviewing medical humanities related books in a book club format. Feel free to chime in! Brain On Fire-My Month Of Madness Read more…
Remember our patient from a few weeks ago? He was the aging death metal fan who took one too many iron pills due to his profound sadness over the premature break-up of Iron-Maiden. (If not, give it a read to Read more…
