Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Understanding Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM): Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Introduction Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, or CKM, is a complex medical condition characterized by the interplay between cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction, and metabolic disorders. This syndrome has gained recognition due to its significant impact on public health, and its identification has opened new avenues …
Rich Greene, PA-C Head injury and concussion are common outpatient complaints. This case-based approach will help you differentiate the types of concussion and their common management. Patient 1 A 3 year-old male, presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) after falling off the bed while jumping on it. Patient hit their head on a tile floor …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is unfortunately all too common in hospitals. Healthcare providers must recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis early and initiate prompt treatment to improve patient outcomes. But what is the best therapy for sepsis? Is it the CLOVERS treatment, or is it …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP The tibial plateau is the upper part of the tibia (shinbone), which forms a joint with the femur (thighbone), also along with the patella to form the knee joint. Fractures to the tibial plateau are common injuries that can occur from high-impact accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, falls from a …
Scott Biggs, PA-C When most people hear the term “Sleep Apnea”, they picture a character in the movies or on TV who is loudly snoring and grunting in their sleep, oblivious to the world around them. While this serves as a great comedic representation, the reality is that millions of people worldwide suffer from sleep …
Lindee Abe, APRN Fingertip avulsions and lacerations are common injuries in urgent care centers and emergency departments everywhere. Avulsions can happen any time of the year, but are most commonly seen in the warmer months. Lacerations that don’t involve muscle or tendon damage are straightforward. They can be treated easily in these settings. Mixed in …
