Acute Pulmonary Edema (APE) is a life-threatening condition caused by neurohormonal overdrive. Rapid assessment + treatment is critical.
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Acute Pulmonary Edema
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Basic Asthma Management
Basic management of asthma exacerbations relies optimal medical management with inhaled beta agonists and systemic steroids in the ED.
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Journal Review
Diltiazem vs. Metoprolol for Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a commonly encountered dysrhythmia in the Emergency Department (ED). Atrial flutter is less common but its management is very similar to that of AF. In patients with chronic AF or unknown time of onset and a rapid ventricular response (RVR),
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is a frequently encountered and potentially life-threatening electrolyte abnormality. Expert management is essential.
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Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET) in Renal Colic
Ureteric (renal) colic is a common, painful condition encountered in the Emergency Department (ED). Sustained contraction of smooth muscle in the ureter as a kidney stone passes the length of the ureter leads to pain.
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Journal Review
CRASH-2: Tranexamic Acid in Major Trauma
Injuries are a major cause of death worldwide. Millions of people die every year from traffic injuries. In fact, they are the 9th leading cause of death around the world.
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Cardiogenic Shock
Tissue hypoperfusion that is primarily attributable to damage to the heart.
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Biphasic Reactions in Emergency Department Patients with Allergic Reactions or Anaphylaxis
Background: Anaphylaxis is a condition that represents the best of Emergency Medicine: rapid onset of life-threatening symptoms that can be reversed with expeditious interventions. It is defined as the presence of any of the following:
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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.