Updates in the Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction secondary to a dysregulated host response to an infection; an estimated…
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Updates in the Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction secondary to a dysregulated host response to an infection; an estimated... -
Diagnosing Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Few shifts go by without ordering at least one urinalysis. While they are ubiquitously used, urine testing... -
Extracting External Auditory Canal Foreign Bodies
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those...
Diagnosing Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Few shifts go by without ordering at least one urinalysis. While they are ubiquitously used, urine testing…
Extracting External Auditory Canal Foreign Bodies
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those…
The Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Block
Chronic knee pain is common and debilitating. Patients often seek care in the emergency department (ED) setting…
The SPEED Protocol: Using Ultrasound To Detect Acute Aortic Dissection
A 59-year-old man presents to your community emergency department (ED) with chest pain that is radiating to…
Brazilian Butt Lift Procedure Can Result in Emergency Department Visits
A search for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) on any social media platform will yield thousands of before-and-after…
ACEP’s Clinical Policy on Acute Ischemic Stroke
The clinical policy on the management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with acute…
Why Is This Foley Bag Purple?
A 79-year-old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and insulin-dependent diabetes presented to…
Visual Dx Answer: a) Epiglottitis
Answer: The correct answer is a) Epiglottitis Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the epiglottis and…
Visual Dx Question: What Is Causing This Sore Throat?
Question: A 22-year-old man presents with a sore throat. What is the diagnosis? Epiglottitis Peritonsillar abscess Retropharyngeal…