There are many conditions to consider when dealing with a patient who presents with altered mental status. Is there a significant intracranial pathology (ex, AVM, Trauma)? Is there a serious bacterial infection? Is there a terrible abdominal catastrophe (ex, Intussusception)?…
We all know that children are a special population of humans (please don’t say “kids aren’t little adults”- it engenders fear of caring for kids instead of empowering providers for staying abreast of the issues that make caring for kids…
Excited to work in the ED this St. Patrick’s Day/Weekend? Me too! Keep this in mind though: Ethanol Poisoning Ethanol is found in many beverages and products (liquor, mouthwash, cold preparations, cologne, perfume, after-shave). The classic triad of Ethanol overdose…