Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues a number of challenges have arisen. Amongst these is the ability of clinicians to predict which patients will suffer from early decompensation. It is well established that there are patients that will rapidly decline …
Take Home Points Spinal Epidural Abscess may present insidiously and patients often lack the classic triad of fever, back pain and neurologic symptoms Empiric Antibiotics should cover Staphylococcus (including MRSA) and Gram negative Bacilli All patients with clinical suspicion require …
Take Home Points When approaching the patient with uspected seizure, focus on questions that matter in determining if the event was a seizure or not Extensive lab work after a first time seizure is not necessary in patients who are …
Take Home Points Heat stroke is a life-threatening disorder characterized by elevated core temperature, compromise to neurologic function and multi-system organ dysfunction The keystone of treatment is rapid cooling within 30 minutes of presentation preferably with ice water immersion Patients …
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