Conference June 18, 2021
Precipitious Delivery Documentation Metformin Associated Lactic Acidosis Neonatal Emergencies
Basic Management of Diabetes…Not Just For Internists
In this week’s conference we covered and reviewed some of the basic management of diabetes in the Emergency Department. I thought it was a good review and reminder of some…
5 Minute Journal: A Randomized Trial of Single Dose Oral Dexamethasone Versus Multi Dose Prednisolone for Acute Exacerbations of Asthma in Children Who Attend The Emergency Department
Author: Dr. Willeed Rabah Background: Shortness of breath is a common presenting symptom to the Emergency department in Pediatric patients. Many times, asthma is the leading cause. Depending on severity…
5 Minute Journal: Loop drainage technique vs standard I&D of skin abscesses
LOOP, THERE IT IS! Author: Dr. Ramsay, PGY-1 Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center Title of article: A randomized controlled trial of novel loop drainage technique versus standard incision and…
Cardiac Tamponade…in a Rush
Author: Dr. Vanessa Petrak Background Cardiac tamponade occurs when fluid accumulates in the pericardial space that impairs the filling of the right sided chambers which eventually leads to decreased cardiac…
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…
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…
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…