December 10, 2023
Is there utility in checking uric acid levels during an acute attack of gout?
October 16, 2023
A 20 year old male presents after grinding some metal three days ago without any eye protection. He now has pain in his left eye. This is what you see on examination: What should you do next?1 – attempt removal 2 – CT scan 3 – antibiotics
October 3, 2023
A real-life case of a patient sent home with a DVT who dies while waiting to fill her prescription.
September 27, 2023
There are many therapeutic options for patients with a headache - here's a review of what's available.
September 25, 2023
Physical exam is critical for diagnosing ankle and foot injuries. It’s easy to order the x-ray and rely on a radiologist to make the diagnosis for you, but there are a few ‘can’t miss’ things to evaluate for on the physical examination. One such injury
December 31, 2022
A rash that everyone who works in the ER should be able to recognize.
December 9, 2022
Will published standards/guidelines protect you in a lawsuit? A male in his 70’s presents to the ER with aphasia and hemiparesis. He is within the 3 hour window for tPA. However, he is on warfarin for atrial fibrillation. His NIHSS score is 27 and INR
October 6, 2022
Always consider serious spinal pathology whenever a patient presents with severe back pain. The following is a real malpractice case with some dates/info changed to fit the format. The case settled for $2.75 million. That part has not been changed. Case: On Monday, a patient
July 2, 2022
