A 32 year-old female presents to your Emergency Department one afternoon with the presenting complaint of altered level of consciousness. On examination you find her to be agitated and confused, as well as tachycardic and febrile at 39.5o C. Collateral history from EMS is negative for any substance misuse. When reviewing her chart, you find that she has recently been started on Risperidone for her schizoaffective disorder… Fever vs Hyperthermia It is important …
Tox in 10: Anticholinergics
Welcome to “Tox in 10,” a new infographic series that exposes learners to medical toxicology topics that they can absorb in 10 minutes or less! This series is meant to introduce medical students and junior residents to the wonderful field of toxicology in an easy-to-reference-to manner! Each infographic covers the basics of the principles of toxicity, clinical features, diagnostic testing, management, and disposition that is associated with a specific toxic substance or toxidrome.1 …
Diagnosing Acute Aortic Syndrome: A Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline Infographic
Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is a rare but time-dependent emergency, with a linear mortality increase of 2% per hour of diagnostic delay. It is also difficult to diagnose, with a miss rate of 25% and misdiagnosis rates up to 38%. The gold standard for AAS diagnosis is CT imaging. Although CT imaging is readily available in most EDs, it is impractical to CT scan every patient presenting with chest pain for a multitude …
CJEM Visual Abstract: Barriers to buprenorphine/naloxone initiation in the emergency department (ED)
View PostEmergency Management of Frostbite
Frostbite often results in injury, with significant life altering effects. Amputations can range from tips of digits to whole hands and limbs. These guidelines provide an initial framework for the care of the patient with acute frostbite, and will hopefully help to reduce the dramatic consequences.