How to Diagnose and Manage Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
You’re working the night shift in a rural critical access hospital in the Midwest when a 36-year-old,…
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How to Diagnose and Manage Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
You’re working the night shift in a rural critical access hospital in the Midwest when a 36-year-old,... -
Peripartum Cardiovascular Disease Is Rare, But Serious
A 27-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with a chief complaint of fatigue and... -
Case Report: Acute Urinary Retention in a Pregnant Woman
Case A 40-year-old female at 11 weeks, five days gestation presented to the emergency department (ED) with...
Peripartum Cardiovascular Disease Is Rare, But Serious
A 27-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department (ED) with a chief complaint of fatigue and…
Case Report: Acute Urinary Retention in a Pregnant Woman
Case A 40-year-old female at 11 weeks, five days gestation presented to the emergency department (ED) with…
Firearm Relinquishment Laws Help Decrease Death
I will never forget the day I heard about the heinous murder of Dr. Tamara O’Neal—an emergency…
Decoding Pulmonary Embolism Evaluation in Pregnancy
Pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy is quite uncommon, estimated to occur in 0.02–0.1 percent of pregnancies and…
COVID-19 Vaccines Not Linked with Pregnancy Loss
Two studies in major medical journals add to evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are safe before and during…
Ethical Obligations to Provide Maternal and Parental Leave Benefits
Discussions around paid family leave have been buzzing since last year, when the Senate passed legislation—on a…
Evidence Behind Focused Sonography for Trauma During Pregnancy
During your busy shift, you get a call that a 27-year-old G3 P2 female who is 28…
What’s the Best Option for Queasiness During Pregnancy?
The Case A 28-year-old woman presents with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. She is at eight weeks’…
How to Approach Patients Who Have an Intrauterine Device
The Case A 23-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presents to your emergency department with…