Quick recognition of the Bezold-Jarisch reflex triad of hypotension, bradycardia, and apnea is important for any physician who administers nitroglycerin. This knowledge can ensure positive patient out
If you’re looking for an eye-opening elective, consider a toxicology rotation in Australia. EMRA Toxicology Committee Vice Chair Brittany Garza, DO, MPH, shares a firsthand account.
In the emergency department, it can be difficult to get a complete medication history, especially in patients who have altered mental status or are too acutely ill to provide a meaningful history. Yet
Compartment syndrome is an orthopedic emergency that can be difficult to identify but can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if unidentified or left untreated. A major risk factor for develop
Colloidal silver is a popular, yet unregulated, supplement used for a spectrum of perceived health benefits. However, the FDA issued a final rule deeming it “not generally recognized as safe and effec
Auto-orchiectomy has been linked to psychosis, substance use, and psychiatric disorders. Treating the result of the behavior is critical - but it’s also important to address the underlying impetus.
When paramedics initiate buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) and suspected overdose in the prehospital setting, they reach patients who face the highest risk of opioid-related mortal
The use of inhalants can lead to classic findings in the emergency department, but don’t forget to perform a thorough skin exam in any patient experiencing the effects of huffing.
We present a case of bradycardia and dyspnea in an otherwise healthy young male found to have EKG abnormalities inclusive of third-degree heart block. The culprit? Lyme disease.