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Best of the Blogs

Best of the Blogs is an archive of high-quality posts from open access websites, blogs, and podcasts.
Selections are linked to chapters in Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine for further reading. Best of the Blogs is curated by Alex Koyfman, MD and Brit Long, MD of emDocs.net.

COVID-19
12/21/20
COVID in the Elderly
emDocs
Section 3: Resuscitation
Chapter 13: Approach to Traumatic Shock
2/8/21
Massive hemorrhage protocols
EM Cases
Chapter 18: Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances
4/20/21
Treatment of bradycardia and bradydysrhythmias
EM Cases
4/6/21
Bradycardia EKG cases
EM Cases
4/6/21
Approach to bradycardia and bradydysrhythmias
EM Cases
3/9/21
ECGs – Tachycardias
EM Cases
2/8/21
Atrial fibrillation / flutter in critical illness
PulmCrit
Section 4: Resuscitative Procedures
Chapter 22: Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
4/12/21
Upper airway foreign bodies
emDocs
Chapter 25: Resuscitation in Pregnancy
12/31/20
Respiratory failure and airway management in the pregnant patient
REBEL EM
Chapter 29B: Mechanical Ventilation
12/31/20
Respiratory failure and airway management in the pregnant patient
REBEL EM
Chapter 30: Surgical Airways
2/26/21
Bougie-assisted cricothyrotomy
REBEL EM
Chapter 31: Vascular Access
1/27/21
Approach to Patient with Difficult Vascular Access
emDocs
Chapter 34: Pericardiocentesis
2/8/21
Pericardiocentesis
NUEM blog
Section 6: Wound Management
Chapter 36: Local and Regional Anesthesia
4/15/21
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
PulmCrit
Section 6: Wound Management
Chapter 45: Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies
1/8/21
Fish hook removal
DFTB
Section 7: Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 49: Acute Coronary Syndromes
5/4/21
Hyperacute T-waves and occlusion MI
EM Cases
2/8/21
ST depressions and occlusion MI
EM Cases
1/12/21
ST-elevation EKGs
EM Cases
12/8/20
Poor R-wave progression
EM Cases
12/18/20
OMI: Replacing the STEMI misnomer
LITFL
Chapter 52: Syncope
2/15/21
Syncope disposition
emDocs
Chapter 58: Pulmonary Hypertension
1/11/21
Pulmonary hypertension
emDocs
Chapter 59: Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes
5/4/21
Endovascular aortic repair complications
EMCrit
Chapter 60: Aneurysmal Disease
5/4/21
Endovascular aortic repair complications
EMCrit
Section 9: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Chapter 71: Acute Abdominal Pain
4/19/21
Internal hernias
emDocs
Chapter 76: Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
5/31/21
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
emDocs
Chapter 79: Pancreatitis and Cholecystitis
3/22/21
US Tips and Tricks for Acute Cholecystitis
NUEM Blog
Chapter 80: Hepatic Disorders
3/25/21
Alcoholic hepatitis
PulmCrit
3/15/21
Acute on chronic liver failure
PulmCrit
3/8/21
Acute liver failure
PulmCrit
3/6/21
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
PulmCrit
2/22/21
Hepatorenal syndrome
PulmCrit
2/15/21
Coagulopathy in cirrhosis
PulmCrit
Chapter 84: Hernias
4/19/21
Internal hernias
emDocs
Chapter 86: Gastrointestinal Procedures and Devices
5/24/21
Pediatric feeding tubes
DFTB
Chapter 87: Complications of General Surgical Procedures
4/8/21
Necrotizing fasciitis
PulmCrit
2/8/21
Complications of bariatric procedures
emDocs
2/1/21
Ostomy complications
emDocs
Section 10: Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
Chapter 88: Acute Kidney Injury
3/29/21
Oliguria and anuria
emDocs
Chapter 91: Urinary Tract Infections and Hematuria
3/24/21
Evaluation and management of hematuria
emDocs
12/14/20
Renal/perinephric abscesses
emDocs
Chapter 93: Male Genital Problems
4/8/21
Necrotizing fasciitis
PulmCrit
Chapter 95: Complications of Urologic Procedures and Devices
12/14/20
Renal/perinephric abscesses
emDocs
Section 11: Obsetrics and Gynecology
Chapter 96: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
1/18/21
Non-pregnant vaginal bleeding
emDocs
Chapter 100: Maternal Emergencies After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy and in the Peripartum Period
5/24/21
Eclampsia
emDocs
Chapter 103: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
1/13/21
Doxycycline vs Azithromycin: CDC Guideline Update for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
EM Cases
Section 12: Pediatrics
Chapter 111: Minor Head Injury and Concussion in Children
3/9/21
Pediatric minor head injury & concussion
EM Cases
Chapter 122: Eye Emergencies in Infants and Children
12/1/20
Conjunctivitis
PEM Playbook
Chapter 126: Stridor and Drooling in Infants and Children
4/12/21
Upper airway foreign bodies
emDocs
1/11/21
Imaging in peritonsillar abscesses
NUEM blog
Chapter 133: Acute Abdominal Pain in Infants and Children
3/1/21
Pediatric constipation
PEM Playbook
Chapter 141: Pediatric Orthopedic Emergencies
12/16/20
Clavicle fractures
DFTB
12/4/20
Wrist x-rays
DFTB
Section 13: Infectious Diseases
Chapter 152: Soft Tissue Infections
5/3/21
Cellulitis disposition
emDocs
4/8/21
Necrotizing fasciitis
PulmCrit
2/5/21
Necrotizing fasciitis in children
Pediatric EM Morsels
Chapter 153: Sexually Transmitted Infections
1/13/21
Doxycycline vs Azithromycin: CDC Guideline Update for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
EM Cases
Chapter 154A: Serious Viral Infections
5/31/21
Autoimmune encephalitis
PulmCrit
Section 14: Neurology
Chapter 164: Neurologic Examination
5/18/21
Approach to acute motor weakness
EM Cases
3/22/21
Approach to stupor and coma
PulmCrit
Chapter 165: Headache
5/24/21
Elevated intracranial pressure
PulmCrit
5/10/21
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
emDocs
3/2/21
Migraine medications – beyond usual cocktail
Taming the SRU
Chapter 168: Altered Mental Status and Coma
5/24/21
Elevated intracranial pressure
PulmCrit
3/22/21
Approach to stupor and coma
PulmCrit
Chapter 172: Acute Peripheral Neurologic Disorders
5/18/21
Approach to acute motor weakness
EM Cases
Chapter 173: Chronic Neurologic Disorders
5/18/21
Approach to acute motor weakness
EM Cases
4/19/21
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
PulmCrit
Chapter 174: Central Nervous System and Spinal Infections
5/31/21
Autoimmune encephalitis
PulmCrit
3/1/21
Spinal epidural abscess challenges and improvements
emDocs
Section 15: Toxicology
Chapter 176: General Management of Poisoned Patients
5/10/21
Approach to the poisoned patient
PulmCrit
5/3/21
Opioid intoxication
PulmCrit
4/15/21
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity
PulmCrit
Chapter 177: Cyclic Antidepressants
4/26/21
Sodium channel blocker toxicity
PulmCrit
Chapter 178: Atypical and Serotonergic Antidepressants
4/19/21
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
PulmCrit
4/3/21
Malignant hyperthermia
PulmCrit
Chapter 180: Antipsychotics
4/19/21
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
PulmCrit
4/3/21
Malignant hyperthermia
PulmCrit
Chapter 186: Opioids
5/3/21
Opioid intoxication
PulmCrit
4/19/21
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
PulmCrit
Chapter 187: Cocaine and Amphetamines
4/5/21
Sympathomimetic intoxication
PulmCrit
Chapter 191: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
4/16/21
Colchicine
Tox & Hound
1/30/21
Colchicine toxicity
ALiEM
Chapter 192: Methylxanthines and Nicotine
4/5/21
Sympathomimetic intoxication
Tox & Hound
Chapter 193: Digitalis Glycosides
5/13/21
Digoxin poisoning
PulmCrit
Chapter 194: Beta-Blockers
4/12/21
Calcium channel blocker and beta blocker overdose
PulmCrit
Chapter 195: Calcium Channel Blockers
4/12/21
Calcium channel blocker and beta blocker overdose
PulmCrit
Chapter 200: Caustic Ingestions
12/28/20
Hydrofluoric acid exposure
Taming the SRU
Chapter 202: Anticholinergics
4/22/21
Anticholinergic intoxication
PulmCrit
4/3/21
Malignant hyperthermia
PulmCrit
12/28/20
Hydrofluoric acid exposure
Taming the SRU
Section 16: Environmental Injuries
Chapter 218: Chemical Burns
12/28/20
Hydrofluoric acid exposure
Taming the SRU
Section 17: Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 228: Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Crisis
1/23/21
Decompensated hypothyroidism
EMCrit
Chapter 229: Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Storm
5/12/21
Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy
emDocs
Section 18: Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders
Chapter 231: Anemia and Polycythemia
3/29/21
Anemia in the ED setting
emDocs
Chapter 232: Hemostasis
3/29/21
Coagulation tests
PulmCrit
Chapter 233: Acquired Bleeding Disorders
1/18/21
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
PulmCrit
Chapter 235: Hemophilias and von Willebrand’s Disease
1/21/21
Hemophilia Bleeding
REBEL EM
Chapter 237: Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
5/6/21
Thrombotic microangiopathies
PulmCrit
Chapter 240: Emergency Complications of Malignancy
4/5/21
ED care of head and neck cancer patients
emDocs
Section 19: Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Oral Disorders
Chapter 241: Eye Emergencies
4/26/21
Skull fractures
emDocs
4/21/21
Lateral canthotomy and cantholysis
emDocs
12/1/20
Conjunctivitis
PEM Playbook
Chapter 246: Neck and Upper Airway
4/5/21
ED care of head and neck cancer patients
emDocs
1/11/21
Imaging in peritonsillar abscesses
NUEM blog
Chapter 247: Complications of Airway Devices
4/5/21
ED care of head and neck cancer patients
emDocs
Section 20: Dermatology
Chapter 249: Generalized Skin Disorders
1/4/21
Purpura fulminans
PulmCrit
Section 21: Trauma
Chapter 254: Trauma in Adults
4/6/21
Dogmalysis: GCS < 8, Then Intubate?
REBEL EM
2/8/21
Geriatric fall screening
ALiEM
Chapter 257: Head Trauma
5/24/21
Elevated intracranial pressure
PulmCrit
4/26/21
Skull fractures
emDocs
Chapter 260: Trauma to the Neck
1/4/21
Blunt cerebrovascular injury
emDocs
Section 22: Orthopedics
Chapter 268: Injuries to the Hand and Digits
12/8/20
POCUS for flexor tenosynovitis
emDocs
Chapter 269: Wrist Injuries
2/17/21
Carpal injuries
DFTB
Chapter 271: Shoulder and Humerus Injuries
12/16/20
Clavicle fractures
DFTB
12/9/20
AC joint injuries
DFTB
Chapter 273: Hip and Femur Injuries
3/15/21
Femur fractures
emDocs
Chapter 274: Knee Injuries
2/22/21
Knee dislocation
NUEM blog
Section 23: Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 283: Nontraumatic Disorders of the Hand
12/8/20
POCUS for flexor tenosynovitis
emDocs
Section 24: Psychosocial Disorders
Chapter 288: Mental Health Disorders of the Elderly
12/21/20
COVID in the Elderly
emDocs
Chapter 291: Eating Disorders
4/1/21
Medical Management of the Patient with Anorexia Nervosa
EM Ottawa
Chapter 292: Substance Use Disorders
5/3/21
Opioid intoxication
PulmCrit
Section 25: Abuse and Assault
Chapter 293: Female and Male Sexual Assault
1/13/21
Doxycycline vs Azithromycin: CDC Guideline Update for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
EM Cases
Section 26: Special Situations
Chapter 298: The Patient With Morbid Obesity
4/19/21
Internal hernias
emDocs
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