Immune/Inflammatory
Morning Report: DRESS Syndrome
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Peralta!
Residency Life
SEE TEN, DO FIVE, YOU WANT ME TO TEACH ONE?
It’s August and as a resident, I sit at the crux of this famous teaching model. I’m still having some of my first “do ones” while daily “teaching one” to the medical students, juniors and interns who have spent the Read more…
Cardiovascular
Morning Report: Dextrocardia and Situs Inversus
Here’s Dr. Carmelli with today’s Morning Report! Dextrocardia and Situs Inversus Definitions Situs solitus: Normal position of organs/structures Situs inversus: Opposite or reverse of normal position of organs/structures Levocardia: Cardiac apex pointing to the left Dextrocardia: Cardiac apex pointing Read more…
EM Principles Infectious Disease
Which Antibiotic Should we be using for Uncomplicated Cellulitis in the ED?
Its July 30th @6:09am and it is already ~100% humidity in your bucolic bike ride through the park. You know that you are going to smell like “armpit” all day, a fact that is accentuated by a Read more…
Otolaryngology/Dental
Morning Report: Globe Rupture
Thanks to Dr. Wang for today’s Morning Report! Globe Rupture Occurs when a blunt object impacts the orbit Ruptures are commonly at the site where sclera is thinnest – insertion of the extraocular muscles or at the limbus History Read more…
Neurology
Morning Report: Minor Head Injury
Today’s Morning Report is presented by Dr. Osagie! Minor Head Injury Canadian Head CT Rule: CT is only required for patients with minor head injury with any 1 of the following findings. Patients with minor head injury who Read more…
Toxicology
TCA Toxicity
A 52 y/o woman w/ fibromyalgia is found alone in her room in a confused state by her maid. She recently lost all of her retirement money and constantly “Blames Obama.” She is then rushed to the emergency room where Read more…
Orthopedics
Morning Report: Plantar Puncture Wounds
Thanks to Dr. Muhlfelder for presenting today’s Morning Report! Plantar Puncture Wounds How remote is the injury? Comorbidities? Tetanus Status? Diabetics present later 2/2 neuropathy/decreased sensation, 3x risk of osteo For all, consider deep penetration given weight-bearing area, Read more…
Ultrasound and Radiology
PE or not PE, that is the question…
Written by Randi Ozaki …and probably one of the more annoying clinical questions that we’re faced with in the ED. PERC (pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria), D-dimer and Well’s criteria have been discussed ad nauseam, Read more…
EM Principles
Can’t see, can’t read, can’t be bored – Review
Serena Williams strolls into your ED complaining of right eye pain for 2 days. She tells you that her right eye started hurting 2 day ago, after a tennis ball hit her face while practicing to dominate the US Open and win Read more…