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Canadian Head CT Rule

The Canadian Head CT Rule was originally published in 20011 and validated in 20052. There have been…

Glascow Coma Scale (GCS)

For children < 2 years old, see the pediatric GCS. Eyes Verbal Motor Most useful when…

Glascow Coma Scale – Pediatric (pGCS)

For use in children age <2. If Child over 2 years old, standard GCS has been shown to…

Test Your Knowledge of Possible Rabies Exposure (Postscript 3 of 4)

A 38-year-old man presents to urgent care after sustaining a bite from a squirrel he trapped…

Sepsis Decision Aid

In the U.S., the treatment of sepsis and septic shock is complicated by strict regulations used…

Episode 66 – Acute Asthma

Episode 66 – Acute Asthma Exacerbations – An Interview with Dr. Steven Hochman and Dr. Brandon…

Test Your Knowledge of Possible Rabies Exposure (Postscript 2 of 4)

Your urgent care clinic occasionally evaluates patients for travel advice, vaccinations, and malaria prophylaxis when indicated.…

Penicillin Cephalosporin Cross-Reactivity

According to the CDC: The Northwesten Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship Program created a B-lactam allergy side chain…

Benzodiazepine Oral Equivalence

Further Reading Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Improving Outcomes in the Emergency Department With Aggressive Management Strategies –…