Here’s Dr. Basile with today’s Morning Report! Ciguatera Poisoning – One of the most common reported forms of vertebrate fishborne poisonings in the United States (more than half of the reported cases) – Endemic to warm-water, bottom-dwelling shore reef…
Thanks to Dr. Lau for today’s Morning Report! The Case: Unknown male BIBEMS after being dragged by street cleaning vehicle for unknown distance, “lost vitals in ambulance bay”. Right side of chest visibly deformed (close flail chest). After definitive airway…
Here’s Dr. Paulson with today’s Morning Report! HYPOKALEMIA Hypokalemia < 3.5 meq/L Moderate < 3 meq/L Severe <2.5 meq/L Up to 20% admitted pts hypokalemic, only 4-5% clinically significant, “severe” uncommon. Presentation: The history may be vague. Often…
Here’s Dr. Shin with today’s Morning Report! How to Tap a VP Shunt Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts, which are used to treat hydrocephalus, shunt cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain into the peritoneum. Tapping or aspirating the…
Thanks to Dr. Jegede for today’s Morning Report! Digoxin Toxicity What is it? Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in CHF refractory to other meds, atrial flutter/atrial fibrillation. Cause of digoxin toxicity? – Ingestion by children – Intentional suicidality – …
Today’s Morning Report is courtesy of Dr. Caputo! Penetrating Neck Injuries Zone I: Extends from the clavicle to the cricoid cartilage and includes the thoracic inlet Subclavian vessels, brachiocephalic veins, common carotid arteries, aortic arch, and jugular veins, trachea,…