Emergency Department Management Of Mosquito- Borne Illness: Malaria, Dengue, And West Nile Virus
This review discusses the diagnosis
and treatment of the 3 most common mosquito-borne illnesses
seen in the United States: Plasmodium falciparum malaria, dengue,
and West Nile virus. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - May 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Syncope: Risk Stratification And Clinical Decision Making
This issue reviews
the most relevant evidence for managing and risk stratifying
the syncope patient, beginning with a focused history, physical
examination, electrocardiogram, and tailored diagnostic testing. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - March 31, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Diagnosis And Management Of Shock In The Emergency Department
This issue reviews the 4 primary categories of shock as well
as special categories, including shock in pregnancy, traumatic shock,
septic shock, and cardiogenic shock in myocardial infarction. Adherence
to evidence-based care of the specific causes of shock can optimize
a patientÂ’s chances of surviving this life-threatening condition. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - February 28, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Emergency Department Management of Calcium-Channel Blocker, Beta Blocker, And Digoxin Toxicity
This review provides an evidence-
based overview of the emergency department management
of calcium-channel blocker overdose, beta blocker overdose, and
digoxin toxicity. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - February 2, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
An Evidence-Based Approach To The Emergency Department Management of Acute Urinary Retention in Men and Women
This review
analyzes the etiology, key historical and physical findings, differential
diagnosis, and diagnostic studies for acute urinary retention in
both men and women. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - January 1, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
An Evidence-Based Approach To Acute Aortic Syndromes
This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice will discuss nontraumat- ic aortic dissection and its anatomic variants, intra- mural hematoma and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer. A review of the pathophysiology, risk factors, and appropriate imaging for aortic dissection will be discussed. Treatment options, both surgical and nonsurgical, will also be reviewed, including new noninvasive management techniques. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - December 1, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Anemia In The Emergency Department: Evaluation And Treatment
The focus of this issue
of Emergency Medicine Practice is the ED evaluation
of anemia and, more importantly, its management
based on the best available evidence in the literature. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - November 2, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Emergency Department Management Of Patients On Novel Oral Anticoagulant Agents (Trauma CME)
This review examines the evidence on the use and risks
of enriched clotting factor preparations as well as the clinical and
laboratory evaluation that will guide their management. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - October 2, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation And Management Of Bradydysrhythmias In The Emergency Department
This review presents the
electrocardiographic findings seen in common bradydysrhythmias
and emphasizes prompt recognition of these patterns. Underlying
etiologies that may accompany these conduction abnormalities are
discussed, including bradydysrhythmias that are reflex mediated
(including trauma induced) and those with metabolic, environmental,
infectious, and toxicologic causes. Evidence regarding the
management of bradydysrhythmias in the emergency department
is limited; however, there are data to guide the approach to the unstable
bradycardic patient. When decreased end-organ perfusion is
present, the use of atropine,...
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - August 30, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Emergency Department Management Of Vaginal Bleeding In The Nonpregnant Patient
This issue reviews common causes of abnormal bleeding, including anovulatory, ovulatory, and structural causes in both stable and unstable patients. The approach to abnormal bleeding in the prepubertal girl is also discussed. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - August 2, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
An Evidence-Based Approach To The Evaluation And Treatment Of Low Back Pain In The Emergency Department
This review explores an evidence-based rationale for the evaluation of the patient with low back pain, and it provides guidance on risk stratification pertaining to laboratory assessment and radiologic imaging in the emergency department. Published guidelines from the American College of Physicians and American Pain Society are reviewed, with emphasis on best evidence for pharmacologic treatments, self-care interventions, and more invasive procedures and surgery in management of low back pain. Utilizing effective and proven strategies will avoid medical errors, provide better care for pa- tients, and help manage healthcare...
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - June 29, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Management Of Acute Asthma In The Emergency Department
This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice provides an evidence-based review of asthma as it relates to emergency department (ED) care and establishes best-practice approaches to management. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - May 28, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Emergency Management Of Dyspnea In Dying Patients
This issue of Emergency Medicine Practice reviews the evidence regarding the types of palliative care that can be provided to patients in the emergency department who are suffering significant breathing discomforts at the end of life. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - April 26, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Trauma In The Pregnant Patient: An Evidence-Based Approach To Management (Trauma CME)
This issue reviews the evidence regarding important considerations in pregnant trauma patients, including the primary and secondary survey as well as the possibility for Rh exposure, placental abruption, uterine rupture, and the need for a prompt perimortem cesarean section in the moribund patient. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - April 2, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury In Adults (Trauma CME)
Traumatic brain injury is the most common cause of death and disability in young people, with an annual financial burden of over $50 billion per year in the United States. (Source: Emergency Medicine Practice)
Source: Emergency Medicine Practice - March 1, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research
