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Hematology Hoodwinker LITFL 340 2

Dissociated Oxygen Saturations

What is the explanation for the discrepancy between the oxygen saturations on pulse oximetry and on arterial blood gas analysis in this patient?

Hematology Hoodwinker LITFL 340 2

Dealing with D-dimer debacles

An intern in the emergency department has been nervously standing behind you for the past ten minutes while you've dealt with a barrage of phone calls. He wants to discuss the positive d-dimer result of the patient he is working up. Y