Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) is characterized by persistent change in mental status from baseline lasting more…
Tag: Toxicologic/Environmental
What’s Your Diagnosis? Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus: Overlooked and Undertreated
But before we begin, check out if you got last month’s case, on assistance with air…
What’s Your Diagnosis? Assisting With Air Travel Medical Emergencies
But before we begin, check out if you got last month’s case, on assess anticoagulation status,…
Should you give antivenom again? — ED Management of North American Snake Envenomations
Case Recap: A 26-year-old man arrives to the ED via private vehicle with his arm in…
Skiing with no gloves. How do you handle these cold injuries? — Management of Pediatric Hypothermia
Case Recap: A 17-year-old boy comes into your ED complaining of numbness and hardening of his…
Skiing with no gloves. How do you handle these cold injuries? — Management of Pediatric Hypothermia
A 17-year-old boy comes into your ED complaining of numbness and hardening of his fingers. He…
10 Risk Management Pitfalls for Electrical Injuries in the Emergency Department
Human tissues have varying resistance characteristics and susceptibility to damage, so injuries may be thermal, electrical,…