Meningitis Patterns in CSF
Here is a comparison table of the CSF findings in Meninigitis, and the most common pathogens by age. Favorite
Decision Tools
Suturing 101: A Stitch In Time…
Time to Suture Great! You’ve attended our course and got your first taste of suturing. You went home and practiced your suturing techniques and are feeling pretty good about your newly developed skills. Now, you’ve arrived back at the office and as you begin your shift the attending says, “Glad to see you! We are … Read more
Joint Injection Guide
Here are some easy guides to help you perform injections. Favorite
ACEP Clinical Policies
Nontraumatic Thoracic Aortic Dissection (2014) Seizures (2014) Procedural Sedation (2013) Asymptomatic Hypertension (2013) tPA for Acute Ischemic Stroke (2015) Prescribing Opioids (2012) Neuroimaging and decision making in TBI (2008) Syncope (2007) Favorite
Antibiotics for Abscesses
TMP-SMX vs Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess Talan DA et al.. “Trimethoprim–Sulfamethoxazole versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess”. NEJM. 2016. 374(9):823-832. PubMed Full text PDF Clinical Question In settings with MRSA, does Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole treatment after Incision and drainage of an abscess result in a greater cure rate? Conclusion Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole treatment resulted in a higher cure rate among patients with a drained cutaneous abscess than placebo for abscess that … Read more
Pediatric Drip Doses
Drug Standard Concentration Mac Concentration (C-line) Max Concentration (PIV) Usual Dosage Range Usual Starting Dose Usual Titration Increments Dobutamine 2.4 mg/ml 6mg/ml Not recommended 5-20 mcg/kg/min 5-10 mcg/kg/min 5 mcg/kg/min Epinephrine 0.12 mg/ml 1mg/ml Not recommended 0.01-2 mcg/kg/min 0.1mcg/kg/min 0.1 mcg/kg/min Esmolol 20 mg/ml 20 mg/ml 20 mg/ml 50-500 mcg/kg/min 50 mcg/kg/min 50 mcg/kg/min Fentanyl … Read more