Apr 27, 2019
Over the next couple weeks, I want to take a break from the normal disease based podcasts. Instead, I want to shift our focus and discuss some high yield useful scoring, equations, and algorithms, such as the NEXUS C-Spine rule, PERC rule, calcium correction for albumin, FENA, free water deficit for...
Apr 22, 2019
So, you scroll to the next patient on your list and see the chief complaint of "eye problem".
This can be anything. From a simple hordeolum to an emergency situation like a retrobulbar hematoma.
So, let's go over some common eye problems you might see in the emergency department, urgent care, or primary care...
Apr 12, 2019
Today, we're going to talk about toxic shock syndrome.
You're probably thinking this is the disease associated with tampons and menstrual cycles.
Well, let me tell you it's not just menstrual cycle related. In fact, half of the reported case are not menstrual related.
Regardless, when you hear toxic shock syndrome, get...
Apr 7, 2019
You have a 54 year old male patient with a past medical history of schizophrenia, ETOH abuse, drug abuse (crack cocaine), hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes.
He was brought in by police for aggressive behavior in public. The patient was roaming the street, yelling and banging on restaurant windows.
Upon police...