Shock is a life threatening condition that requires rapid resuscitation, and targeted treatment. Due to its complex nature, shock management poses many challenges for physicians in the acute care setting, more specifically, in the emergency department (ED). Point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) has ...
Antithrombotic therapy is a cornerstone in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib), though it carries a significant risk of bleeding. While Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), the oldest anticoagulants, were largely supplanted by direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) following trials like ARISTOTLE ...
Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AF with RVR) is one of the most common dysrhythmias encountered in the emergency department and often requires prompt rate control. Diltiazem remains a go-to agent due to its rapid onset, AV nodal selectivity, ...
Syncope is one of the most common complaints we face in the ED. Most patients do well, yet a small subset are harboring serious cardiac or neurologic disease. Admit everyone, and we waste beds and resources; discharge everyone, and we ...
In this episode, we will dive into a simple yet effective bedside approach to a patient in shock. By using quick physical exam findings and bedside vitals (particularly pulse pressure), you can form a quick assessment of the likely underlying ...
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