Thanks to Dr. Muhlfelder for presenting today’s Morning Report! Plantar Puncture Wounds How remote is the injury? Comorbidities? Tetanus Status? Diabetics present later 2/2 neuropathy/decreased sensation, 3x risk of osteo For all, consider deep penetration given weight-bearing area,…
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Morning Report: 7/28/2015
Here’s Dr. Brevil with today’s Morning Report! Ocular Ultrasound Since the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye contain vitreous fluid, the eye is an ideal acoustic window for ultrasound imaging Normal Anatomy: Iris separates lens and anterior chamber…
Morning Report: 7/14/2015
Thanks to Dr. Wang for today’s Morning Report! Lateral Orbital Canthotomy Indications: Retrobulbar hemorrhage Increase IOP (IOP >40mm Hg) Proptosis Contraindications: Globe rupture Hyphema Tear-drop-shaped pupil Peaked or irregularly shaped pupil Procedure: Positioning: patient in the…
Morning Report: 7/10/2015
Here’s Dr. Kincade with today’s Morning Report! ETOH Withdrawal Case: A 45yo M presents to the ED for EtOH detoxification. Drinks 1L of vodka daily. Last drink 18 hours prior. VS: HR:150 beats/min, BP: 172/84 mm Hg, diaphoretic and…
Morning Report: 7/9/2015
Dr. Ozaki presents today’s Morning Report! Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Block *Consider this as an adjunct for pain control in patients with hip fractures. Fascia Iliaca is located anterior to the iliacus muscle -Femoral and lateral cutaneous nerves…
Morning Report: 7/7/2015
Thanks to Dr. Kopping for presenting today’s Morning Report! Digoxin Toxicity Digoxin falls under cardioactive steroids Fox glove, oleander, dried toad secretions Na/K ATPase inhibition Resting potential more positive, more likely to depolarize Increases inotropy by preventing Ca leaving…
Morning Report: 6/30/2015
Congratulations to Dr. Aluisio for today’s Morning Report!
Morning Report: 6/29/2015
Deep Space Neck Infections! Anatomy Image from: http://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=PEDS%2F74998&topicKey=ID%2F3415&rank=1~17&source=see_link&search=deep+neck+infection&utdPopup=true Types Peritonsillar space (abcess) Parotid space Submandibular space (Ludwig’s angina) Pretracheal space Prevertebral space Parapharyngeal space Retropharyngeal & danger space History & Physical Exam Findings – Dysphagia …