Ultrasound and Radiology
Xray Vision: Headache
An 88 yo M with history of HTN and CAD s/p stent on aspirin and Plavix is brought in by EMS after a fall. He states he was drinking tea in his chair last night and he fell asleep, fell Read more…
An 88 yo M with history of HTN and CAD s/p stent on aspirin and Plavix is brought in by EMS after a fall. He states he was drinking tea in his chair last night and he fell asleep, fell Read more…
There were no brave souls this month so it’s time to go over the relevant teaching points from this case. In summary: A 63 y/o F presents with sudden, severe, cramping abd pain that waxes and wanes. Exam reveals diffuse abd Read more…
A 19 yo male PMH sickle cell disease presents with body aches and joint pains x 2 days. Symptoms feel similar to prior acute vaso-occlusive crises. On ROS, he also notes chest pain and SOB starting 1 day prior to Read more…
It’s a beautiful fall day on your local college campus and the dudes and dudettes are out riding their longboards between classes. Suddenly– a pebble in the path, a wobble and screech of the board, and FOOSH!- down goes Mary Jane Read more…
This month we were lucky enough to have Dr. Bryan Jarrett present an interesting paper on exercise induced pulmonary edema occurring at high altitude monitored by ultrasound. If you would like to read that paper, it can be found here: Read more…
Before you stuff yourself with turkey, unload some knowledge and take a stab at this month’s COtM. HPI: A 63 y/o F presents with sudden, severe, cramping abd pain that awoke her from sleep 3 hours ago. Pain is generalized and Read more…
So a little different kind of post. . . Pediatric epiglottis, a disease that carries a high morbidity and mortality, is now very rarely seen in emergency medicine training.1 Assuming vaccination rates continue to be stable leading into the future, Read more…
Congratulations Dr. Blumenberg for correctly answering this month’s Rhythm Nation. Also, special thanks to Dr. Brian Tu for his help in creating my gif and adding it to my post! Now, for more on Takotsubos!! Stress cardiomyopathy Stress cardiomyopathy Read more…
Pathways to the Development of Emergency Medicine Around the World A symposium held at Downstate on 10/29/15 regarding Emergency Medicine’s Evolution around the world. Featuring speakers from India, South Africa and New York.
This Morning Report is brought to you by Dr. Bonnie Brown Tumor Lysis Syndrome What is TLS? Oncologic emergency caused by the massive lysis of tumor cells, most frequently after initiation of cytotoxic therapy (chemotherapy, steroids, radiation) but can be Read more…