Dental Conditions 3.1 Infection Compendium 1990;11:492,494,498 Cause: Poor dental hygiene leading to dental and gum disease, or as manifestations of systemic disease as seen in diabetes mellitus, rheumatologic disorders, hematologic…
Cardiovascular 2.1 Acute Coronary Syndrome Int J Cardiol 1995;49:S3; J Thromb Thrombolysis 1999;8:113; Ann EM 2001;38:229 Events that have sudden onset and could lead to significant morbidity or mortality if…
Ankle and Foot Injuries Kaushal Shah and Natasha Desai Ankle injuries are among the most common sports-related and extremity injuries presenting to the emergency department (ED) accounting for approximately 20…
Acute Coronary Syndrome Christopher Ross and Theresa Schwab Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is the leading cause of death and disability in developed nations and creates one of the largest economic…
Vascular Access Eric F. Reichman The practice of emergency medicine frequently requires access to the venous and sometimes the arterial circulation of a patient (1). Vascular access allows for blood…
The Eye Examination Matthew R. Babineau and Leon D. Sanchez Ocular complaints comprise more than 3% of visits to the emergency department (ED) (1). The severity of these complaints vary…
Pelvic Fractures Carrie D. Tibbles and Michael Gibbs Pelvic fractures are a common and often life-threatening consequence of major trauma. A pelvic fracture suggests a significant force of injury, mandating…
Bradydysrhythmias David Hartman and David T. Overton The cardiac conduction system consists of pacemaker cells, conducting cells, and contractile cells. Pacemaker cell possess the capacity to spontaneously depolarize (termed automaticity)….
Airway Procedures Eric F. Reichman Airway management is one of the most basic, crucial, and important aspects of emergency medicine. Without oxygen, the brain begins to die within minutes. The…
