This posts reviews the presentation, diagnosis and management of acute cholecystitis.
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Acute Cholecystitis
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Adverse Events in Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
Emergency Department (ED) patients frequently present with injuries and disease requiring procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA). PSA is a core skill for Emergency Physicians (EP) and acts to relieve pain and anxiety for patients.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
DKA is a life-threatening disorder where appropriate, aggressive management can markedly change the patients course.
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Traumatic Hemothorax
Evaluation and management of patients presenting with traumatic hemothorax.
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Cyanoacrylate to Secure Peripheral IVs
Peripheral venous cannulation is the most frequently performed procedure in the Emergency Department (ED). The vast majority of patients admitted to the hospital will leave the ED with an intravenous catheter (IV).
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Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is commonly seen in the ED in the setting of malignancy and hyperparathyroidism. Know the steps in emergency management.
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Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion is a time sensitive, surgical emergency.This post reviews what to look for on presentation of the acutely painful scrotum
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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.