EMergucate

JANUARY 9, 2024

20 year old epileptic woman presented to the emergency department after polypharmacy overdose.

Overdose 130

Overdose Emergency Department 130

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2024

The patient is female in her 80s with a medical hx of previous MI with PCI and stent placement. She also has a hx of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and is on oral anticoagulant treatment. She had a single chamber ICD/Pacemaker implanted several years prior due to ventricular tachycardia. The last echocardiography 12 months ago showed HFmrEF. She presented to the emergency department after a couple of days of chest discomfort.

Coronary 98

Coronary ACS ED OR 98

REBEL EM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Bottom Line Up Top: In patients with infectious processes that are stable for discharge home, there is no role for giving a first dose of antibiotics IV in the ED. Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old woman with hypertension presents with a productive cough and fever. Her vitals are: HR 115, BP 120/80, Temp 102.8, O2 Sat 99% on RA, RR 18. A CXR demonstrates a right middle lobe opacity.

ALS 100

ALS ICU ED OR 100

EMDocs

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today on the emDOCs cast, we have a special guest, Alexis Koda, core faculty at the Nazareth Emergency Medicine Residency program in Philadelphia, PA. Alexis takes us through marine ingested poisons and infections. Episode 92: Marine Ingested Poisons and Infections Scombroid Pathophysiology: Fish from family Scombroidae Tuna , mackerel, skipjack, bonito Dark-meat fish Herring, bluefish , anchovy, sardine, amberjack, black marlin, and mahi mahi Histidine decarboxylase produces histamine and hista

ED 82

ED OR 82

Life in the Fastlane

JANUARY 9, 2024

Chris Nickson Jack Barnes and the Irukandji Enigma In 1961, Jack Handyside Barnes, his nine year-old son, and a local surf lifesaver were rushed to Cairns Base Hospital after developing Irukandji syndrome.

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52

ACEP Now

JANUARY 9, 2024

A 3-year-old male was brought to the emergency department (ED) by his mother, who reported the sudden onset of a rash (hives) covering his entire body, with no rash on his palms and soles. No other complaints were noted. The child’s skin appeared warm and dry. A review of systems revealed no abnormal findings. Vitals were within normal limits, with a pulse of 129, respiratory rate of 25, and oxygen saturation of 98 percent.

E-9-1-1 52

E-9-1-1 ALS Emergency Department ED 52

CanadiEM

JANUARY 9, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of a 2 part series on patients with homelessness. Stay tuned for Part 2 which will deal with the intersection of homelessness and opiate drug use. A 29-year-old male named Billy presents to your emergency department with a 4-day history of progressive leg tenderness. On exam, you note a poorly demarcated area of erythema on the leg which is warm and tender to the touch, suggestive of.

Emergency Department 52

Emergency Department 52