Proximal humerus fractures are a common injury seen in the ED. We review the imaging, complications and management.
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Proximal Humerus Fracture
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Spinal Epidural Abscess
Spinal epidural abscess is a rare, life-threatening disorder. Early recognition is key. Post reviews presentation, diagnosis + management
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Vertebral Osteomyelitis
Vertebral osteomyelitis is a rare disorder characterized by inflammation of the vertebrae. Recognition can be difficult + delayed.
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Journal Review
Lactate in Critically Ill Patients with UGIB
Within the Emergency Department (ED), rapid identification and stabilization of critically ill patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is essential to patient survival. While there are some clinical prediction scores,
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Journal Review
Ketamine vs. Morphine in Acute Pain Management
Ketamine, a noncompetitive N-methyl-D-asparate and glutamate receptor antagonist, is a Phencyclidine-like dissociative agent that possesses potent analgesic, anxiolytic and amnestic properties. In the Emergency Department (ED), ketamine is commonly used for procedural sedation.
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Journal Review
D-dimer in Aortic Dissection
Acute Aortic Dissection (AD) is an uncommon, but potentially fatal cardiovascular disorder with a mortality of 1-2% per hour. This requires rapid identification and diagnosis, however, there are a limited number of screening tools available.
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