CONTENTS Basics Pathogenesis Causes Clinical presentation PRES-RCVS (Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome) overlap Imaging Lumbar puncture Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Podcast Questions & discussion Pitfalls PDF of this chapterΒ (orΒ create customized PDF) PRES refers to reversible, vasogenic edema which occurs predominantly in the posterior brain.Β PRES is also known as RPLS (reversible…
I’ve seen the following sequence of events several times. I can’t prove the exact causality, but I have a strong suspicion about what is going…
CONTENTS Clinical presentation Measles rash & its differential diagnosis General laboratory and radiologic findings Laboratory testing for measles Epidemiology & high-risk features Post-exposure prophylaxis Management…
Although generalized convulsive status epilepticus is a life-threatening emergency, the best initial drug treatment is uncertain. We conducted a five-year randomized, double-blind, multicenter tria…
I discussed the reasons for migrating to BlueSky here. I’ve received positive feedback from several FOAMed expats who migrated to Bluesky and enjoy it
I discussed the reasons for migrating to BlueSky here. I’ve received positive feedback from several FOAMed expats who migrated to Bluesky and enjoy it
Medtwitter was great. We met amazing people and exchanged ideas. There were endless arguments about electrolytes and intubation. But the strength of
Medtwitter was great. We met amazing people and exchanged ideas. There were endless arguments about electrolytes and intubation. But the strength of
Our Cook County Emergency Department PharmD reviews whether non-antibiotic “sulfa” containing medications are safe to administer in those with a listed “sulfa” allergy.
Β CONTENTS Rapid reference π Normal values When to insert: Contraindications to RHC Indications for RHC Insertion technique Waveforms Whip artifact Under-damping Over-damping Atrial fibrillation Tricuspid…
CONTENTS Rapid Reference π Forward Crystalloids vs. colloids Step I: Balanced Crystalloid Choice of balanced crystalloid Step II: pH-guided resuscitation Hypertonic & isotonic bicarbonate Therapeutic…
