This post delves into the diagnosis and management of patients presenting with ureteral colic.
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Ureteral Colic
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Orogastric Lavage
Orogastric lavage is rarely used but remains an important intervention in specific situations.
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Journal Review
Optimal First Line Analgesia in Ureteric Colic
Ureteric colic is a common cause of severe pain. Anecdotally, many patients describe it as “the worst pain” they’ve experienced. In the Emergency Department (ED) pain is typically treated with either a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or an opiate or a combination of both.
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Cholangitis
This post discusses recognition and treatment of cholangitis; a life-threatening disorder.
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Recent-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
Recent-onset AF is a common presentation in the ED. In this post we discuss management options, anticoagulation + disposition.
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Irrigation of Cutaneous Abscesses
Irrigation after incision and drainage (I+D) of an abscess in the ED is considered by some sources to be standard care but local practice varies considerably. There are no randomized controlled trials to date that look at the potential benefits of this procedure.
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Rocuronium or Succinycholine for RSI in TBI
Airway management is a critical part of the management of patients presenting with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Emergency Physicians (EPs) have no ability to change the primary injury once it has occurred and so our focus is on preventing secondary brain injury.
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Anand Swaminathan, MD, MPH
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Anand "Swami" Swaminathan is an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine in the Ronald O. Perelman Emergency Department and assistant residency director of the NYU/Bellevue Emergency Medicine residency program. His interests are in resuscitation medicine, resident education and cutting the knowledge translation window. Swami is an active contributor and supporter of innovations in medicine, particularly Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAM). He is a contributor to a number of sites including ALiEM, LITFL, ERCast, and The SGEM. Swami is an associate editor for REBEL EM and REBEL Cast. He is also faculty for the Essentials of Emergency Medicine and Deputy Editor of EM: RAP.