Tamponade and Valvular Catastrophe: TTE in the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient
A 70-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes is brought to t
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The Case. A 31-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of “rash to both legs.” Three weeks ago, the patient's vehicle was stuck in the sand
ECG Challenge - Nov 2017
Case. A 71-year-old male presents with exertional syncope. What do you see in the following ECGs (taken 4 minutes apart)? Answer Image 1. This ECG shows an atrial rate of ~78
It's Getting HOT in Here! A Review of Serotonin Syndrome
You are called to evaluate a 74-year-old woman who was found by her daughter, confused and unable to get out of bed. The patient's only medica
Who Ya Gonna Call?! A Primer on Left Ventricular Assist Device Emergencies
Background Patients with end-stage systolic heart failure (defined as New York Heart Association Class IV or Ejection Fracti
TCEP Medical Simulation: Simulated Emergencies, Real-World Medical Skills, Authentic Learning Experiences
"Doctor, the patient is unresponsive!" You look up at the monitor and the rhythm strip become
Health Policy Journal Club: The Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic
Mandating use of prescription drug monitoring programs cuts opioids by up to 10% Opioid prescriptions in the United States have been
Atrial Fibrillation after Naloxone Administration: A Rare Complication of Opioid Reversal
Background Naloxone is a widely used antidote critical in reversing the lethal effect of respiratory depressi
ECG Challenge - Oct 2017
Case. An 81-year-old female with a history of hypertension presents with episodes of lightheadedness. What do you see in this 12-lead rhythm strip? Note: The 3 images are con
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The Patient 30-year-old male with no significant past medical history presents with 2 days of gradually worsening rash over the left nare, left upper lip, and inferior medial