Author: Catherine Buckley, MD
This is a very quick, very dumbed down info session on acute Tylenol overdose based on a lecture from our 5 minute Toxicology sessions.
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The official blog site and online hub for the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and Medical Student Clerkship at Rush University Medical Center. Educational content here is provided by the residents and faculty at Rush University Medical Center. Rush EM is a progressive, innovative, and challenging training program dedicated to providing the most comprehensive educational experience.
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5 Minute Journal: Comparison of Oral Ibuprofen Dosages for Treatment of Acute Pain in the ED
Author: Dr. Mollie Chesis “Comparison of Oral Ibuprofen at Three Single-Dose Regimens for Treating Acute Pain in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial” Background: Ibuprofen has an analgesic cap at 400 mg per doseUnlike most medications, the therapeutic dose,…
US for Eye Pathology…in a Rush
All Eyes on Me Author: Dr. Vanessa Graff Background: You are stalking the ED trackboard and you see that your next patient coming to you has a chief complaint of “eye pain.” You immediately grunt. Eye pain and rash, our…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning…in a Rush
Author: Dr. Nupur Shah, PGY3 BackgroundCarbon monoxide poisoning is the most common cause of injury and death due to poisoning worldwide. It has been estimated that more than 40,000 people per year seek medical attention for carbon monoxide poisoning in the…
5 Minute Journal: Duration of ECG Monitoring in Emergency Department Patients with Syncope
Author: Dr. Tucker Matthews Background Lots of patients in the ED present after a syncopal episode, but we don’t do a good job of choosing which patients need further monitoring and/or admission. We have risk stratification tools, but they don’t…