Loop I & D for Skin Abscesses
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Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - July 12, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Loop I&D for Skin Abscesses
We continue to look into the best ways to address these painful infections as MRSA abscesses become more prevalent. We have been through stages of antibiotics, needle drainage, incision, incision with packing, and more recently, the loop I&D. Dr. Stanton talks in this episode about the procedure and some mistakes many are making in treating skin abscesses. (Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians)
Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - July 12, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
High-Sensitivity Troponins
Millions of patients come to EDs with chest pain, and emergency physicians have to pick up the most serious cases and know which ones to discharge home. High-sensitivity troponins are now working their way into practice. (Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians)
Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - June 17, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
After Boston: Be Prepared for Mass Casualties
EDs are always ready for whatever comes their way, but still need a plan for when mass casualties threaten to overwhelm the department. (Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians)
Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - June 3, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Bath Salts: Not Just For Day Spas
EDs have seen a spike over the past year in designer drugs, especially bath salts. These drugs are slightly altered chemicals that act as illicit drugs, but temporarily elude the FDA because of the new compound. Bath salts and other designer drugs present a challenge to the emergency physician because of ever-changing abuses, presentations, and potential complications. In this episode, Dr. Stanton talks about some of the potential serious complications and risks associated with bath salts. (Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians)
Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - February 28, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Too Drunk for Jail
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Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - January 5, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Detecting Child Abuse
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Source: Everyday Medicine for Physicians - October 29, 2012 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: podcasts
