Emergency Medical Minute

New gizmos coming soon to an ER near you.

Quite the mouthful, but it's symptoms are easy to remember.

A relevant look at the medical applications of marijuana.

What it means, how it can be caused, and treatment are discussed.

How to evaluate risk of PE objectively.

An informative look at a disease that has shaped medicine.

A new treatment for diverticulitis.

A comprehensive overview of the three most common non-traumatic causes of pleural effusions in the ER and their treatment.

Glimpse at the emergency department treatment of benzodiazepine withdrawals.

Alcohol induced ketoacidosis is discussed including presentation and treatment.

A misnomer but undoubtedly a serious issue.

A unique complication in burn victims and a simple medication to treat it with.

A new strategy to an assumed practice.

Clinical presentation and treatment of myxedema.

Anatomy of dentition and overview of management of a dental fracture and dental avulsions.

The potential new drug Andexanet is explained.

Presentation and management of critical aortic stenosis in patients.

The varying severity of altitude sickness.

Pathophysiology behind specific medication treatment of a beta-blocker overdose.

The dreaded diphtheria and why March 18th is a date that should be remembered.

Traumatic aortic rupture after a motor vehicle accident - as inspired by sadly true events.

An evaluation of blood clots during pregnancy.

Options for ER reversal of Coumadin.

Evaluating vascular injuries.

The dangers of procedural sedation.

The importance of preoxygenation before RSI.

Difficult patients don't only make our lives more frustrating, they also can endanger themselves.

A look at etiology and diagnosis of pancreatitis in the ER.

Eric Miller discusses an interesting case he saw on vacation

A common treatment for a common condition, but does it work?

Presentation and treatment of variceal upper GI bleeds.

A look at a common and not as common chemical that can poison you.

How to care for transgender patients that leaves everyone happy.

A talk about an interesting an severe dermatological emergency.

To treat or not to treat those little clots.

A new look at Sepsis criteria.

A hard subject to discuss.

Introduction of the use of REBOA for hemorrhagic shock.

Preparing for pediatric procedures in the ED.

An exploration of the presentation and diagnosis of Lemierre's Syndrome.

An overview of Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Comparison of medications used to treat atrial fibrillation.

Uses and complications of ketamine in the emergency room.

Tap water and regular (non-sterile) gloves.

A low tech life saver for difficult airways.

Several common (off-label) uses of a not so commonly used drug from life threatening to slightly problematic bleeding.

The many types of urticaria and basic pathophysiology.

A stormy talk about an angry thyroid.

The importance of patient satisfaction.