Browsing: July 2023

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Ultrasound , Medical Education

Making the Model: Fast-Prep POCUS DIY Models

7/15/2023 Carolina Vega, MD
A leading goal for any point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum is creating excellent, low-cost, rapid-assembly models for teaching. Associated goals include minimizing the assembly units and maxim
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Neurology

From Weight Loss to Neurological Deficits: A Case of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Stemming From Prescription Weight Loss Medication

7/15/2023 Steven Foster, DO , Adrianna Kyle, DO
Wernicke’s encephalopathy can have a subtle presentation and should be considered in any patient with altered mental status who is at risk for nutritional deficiency.
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Critical Care Alert , Critical Care , Sepsis , Shock

Critical Care Alert: Methylene Blue in Septic Shock

7/6/2023 Emily D. Geyer, MD , Mustafa Rasheed, MD , Evan McMurray, MD
Can methylene blue play a role in treating your patient with septic shock? This randomized control trial shows earlier vasopressor discontinuation and shorter ICU and hospital lengths of stay - but no
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Critical Care , Airway , Pain Management

Post-Intubation Sedation in the ED: The Basics

7/5/2023 Christine Yang, MD , Christian Kasianko, MD , Alex Lucas, MD , Allison Donahue, MD , Erin Bell, MD , Samantha Strickler, DO, FACEP
Emergent intubation requires critical thinking and precision. The same level of care should be extended to managing post-intubation sedation. This summary explores the most commonly used analgesics an