A 5-Step Approach to the Agitated Patient
We’re all familiar with the spike in cortisol levels we feel when faced with agitated patients in…
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A 5-Step Approach to the Agitated Patient
We’re all familiar with the spike in cortisol levels we feel when faced with agitated patients in... -
4-Step Approach to Treating Alcohol Withdrawal
Even though more than half a million patients are seen in U.S. emergency departments for alcohol withdrawal... -
Necrotizing Fasciitis Diagnoses and Therapy
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous...
4-Step Approach to Treating Alcohol Withdrawal
Even though more than half a million patients are seen in U.S. emergency departments for alcohol withdrawal…
Necrotizing Fasciitis Diagnoses and Therapy
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous…
Five Tips for Managing Intracerebral Hemorrhage
It is critical to master the management of the patient with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) because hematoma expansion…
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…
How to Tell Whether a Psychiatric Emergency is Due to Disease or Psychological Illness
The emergency department serves as both the lifeline and the gateway to psychiatric care for millions of…
Treatment Strategies for Shock-Resistant Ventricular Fibrillation
The Case You get a call that a 50-year-old woman collapsed while running a marathon. Bystanders started…
Tips for Emergency Physicians on Spotting Occult Knee Dislocation
The Case A 40-year-old man lost control while driving and collided into a barrier at 45 miles…
Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in…
Low Back Pain Emergencies Could Signal Neurological Injuries
When physicians pick up a chart in the emergency department and see that the chief complaint is…