LITFL Update 043
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Orbital compartment syndrome is a sight-threatening emergency usually caused by intra-orbital haemorrhage post-trauma. Learn how to perform a lateral canthotomy and save someone’s vision.
The next batch of cases in the Top 100 CT scan database are up and running: new cases with images, questions and labelled scans to test your basic knowledge!
A 50-year-old female sees the world spin around when she hangs up her washing. Can you solve this neurologic mind-boggler? Give it a shot!
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Working in the emergency department (ED) or critical care, you are likely no stranger to difficult airways. Review the key areas discussed at the Difficult Airway Society Meeting 2024 in London in November.
Dr. Smith’s ECG blog has another case for you! An older female called EMS with acute chest pain. Her vitals were within normal limits. Take a look at her EMS ECG and then continue with the case.
When managing hyponatremia, we are warned not to correct the sodium too quickly because of the risk of osmotic demyelination syndrome. First10EM reviews a paper published in JAMA— Correction Rates and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults With Severe Hyponatremia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Do you know how to identify Mpox, avoid misdiagnosis, and remain aware of complications? Dive into this case study from emDocs. A 30-year-old female presents to the ED with fever, fatigue, and an extensive rash. Five days prior, she began experiencing…
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