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Interfacility Transfers: Pearls & Pitfalls for the Emergency Physician

Hospital duties under EMTALA include6: 1. EDs must post signs informing patients of their right to a medical screening exam, and provide this medical screening exam upon patient request. … See more

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The Adult Hypoglycemic Patient: Tips for Emergency Department

WebFigure 2: Sulfonylurea Pharmacokinetics (Adapted) 16 The Non-Diabetic Patient. A thorough history and physical exam should be performed on all patients …

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Stroke Mimics: Pearls and Pitfalls

WebClassically, strokes present as the sudden onset of a focal neurologic deficit in a vascular distribution. There are multiple diagnoses that may mimic this presentation. …

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Gastroenteritis Mimics: What should the emergency physician …

WebAuthors: Erik J. Blutinger, MD, MSc (@UPennEM, EM Resident Physician, University of Pennsylvania Hospital) and Mira Mamtani, MD (@UPennEM, EM Attending …

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The Art of the ED Takedown

WebThe ED takedown is a useful skillset comprised of physical restraint and chemical sedation, which can be implemented in the management of these challenging …

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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: Diagnosis, Management, and …

WebAuthor: Linda Sanders, MD (EM Resident Physician, Temple University Hospital) Edited by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK) and Brit Long, MD (@long_brit, …

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The Emergency Department Management of Posterior Epistaxis

WebAuthor: Erica Simon, DO, MHA (EM Resident Physician, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, @E_M_Simon) // Edited by: Alex …

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Croup: ED-focused Highlights

WebAuthors: James Costakis, MD (EM Resident Physician, UW/Harborview, Seattle, WA), Siobhan Thomas-Smith, MD (Pediatrics Resident Physician, Seattle …

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Heart Failure Mimics: When should you suspect something else

WebAuthors: Isabelle Piazza, MD (@isabelle_isii, EM Resident Physician, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo/University of Milan – Italy) and Roberto Cosentini, MD …

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Postpartum (within 1st month) Emergencies and their Management

WebPitfalls: Failure to consider non-gynecological sources of infection such as UTIs and pneumonia.; Failure to recognize necrotizing fasciitis or call an emergent …

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ECG Analysis: Where do we go wrong and how can we improve

WebAuthor: Romeo Fairley MD (EM Attending Physician/Disaster Medicine Fellow, UC Irvine) // Edited by: Alex Koyfman MD (EM Attending Physician, UT Southwestern …

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Troubleshooting G-tubes & J-tubes: Common scenarios / Tips

WebThere are many types of surgically placed feeding tubes, including both gastrostomy (G) and jejunostomy (J) tubes. Complications with these tubes are …

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein in the ED

WebAuthors: Rachel Kelly, MD (EM Resident Physician, Stony Brook University Hospital) and Robert Nocito, MD (EM Attending Physician, Stony Brook University …

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Abdominal and Thoracic Stab Wounds: ED Evaluation and …

WebAuthors: Charles Kieffer, MD (EM Resident, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky), Ryan Doucette (EM Resident , Sunrise Health GME Consortium), Jacob …

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EM@3AM: Jaundice in Adults

WebAnswer : Jaundice in an adult. Background: Jaundice is due to elevated serum bilirubin and yellow bilirubin pigment deposition. Patients often present with …

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emDOCs.net – Emergency Medicine EducationMore Than a Hot …

WebAuthors: Christopher Winstead-Derlega, MD, MPH (EM Resident Physician, Stanford Emergency Medicine Residency) and Kathy Staats, MD (EM and EMS …

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Excited Delirium: The ED Minefield

WebMost recently, excited delirium has gained national attention as a diagnosis that has been associated with those who have died in police custody. 2, 4 Interestingly, …

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Eclampsia in the ED: Presentation, Differential Diagnosis, and

WebHistory and Physical Exam. A thorough history and physical examination are key to narrowing the differential diagnosis. Seizure activity in a pregnant or postpartum …

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Policy Playbook: Labor Actions and Unionization in Healthcare

WebWhat can I do about it? Read: Stay abreast of current developments in labor actions within healthcare, as well as the formation of unions amongst healthcare …

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