Diagnosis and management of emergency department patients with alcohol withdrawal syndrome [0.03%]
急诊科中酒精戒断综合征患者的诊断与治疗
Alex Y Koo
Alex Y Koo
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a constellation of symptoms and signs resulting from the abrupt decrease or cessation of heavy alcohol use. Complications of alcohol withdrawal syndrome present significant dangers for patient morbidity and mo...
Emergency department diagnosis and management of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis [0.03%]
急诊科脑静脉窦血栓的诊断与处理
Archana Hinduja
Archana Hinduja
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis is a rare cause of stroke with an overall good prognosis. It predominantly affects women of reproductive age and patients with prothrombotic conditions. It has a diverse presentation that includes headache, ...
Emergency department evaluation and management of patients with adrenal insufficiency [0.03%]
急性肾上腺皮质功能不全患者的急诊评估与处理
Shana Simcoe,Ross A Simcoe
Shana Simcoe
Adrenal insufficiency is a challenging condition to diagnose and manage in the emergency department, and adrenal crisis remains a significant cause of morbidity and potential mortality. Rapid recognition of adrenal insufficiency and adrenal...
Destiny Marquez,Rmneek Kaur,Cappi Lay
Destiny Marquez
Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency requiring prompt intervention by emergency clinicians, as delays can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Etiologies include acute causes such as electrolyte imbalance, infection, drugs...
Updates and controversies in the early management of sepsis and septic shock [0.03%]
脓毒症和脓毒性休克早期治疗的更新和争议
Elisabeth H W Hwang,Charles W Hwang,Beulah Augustin et al.
Elisabeth H W Hwang et al.
Sepsis is a common life-threatening condition that requires early recognition and prompt management. Diagnosis and treatment of sepsis and septic shock are fundamental for emergency clinicians. Optimal sepsis management includes prompt iden...
Courtney L Schmidt,Ryan W Horn,Andrew D Bloom et al.
Courtney L Schmidt et al.
Injuries of the hand and wrist are commonly encountered in the emergency department. Though they are rarely life-threatening, there is potential for significant patient pain, morbidity, and long-term functional loss if they are not treated ...
Christian Menard,Sarah Pierce,Thomas R deTar
Christian Menard
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the British Difficult Airway Society have generated and revised guidelines over the past 30 years based on analyses of the causes of airway catastrophes. Guideline components include airway mana...
Jazmyn J Shaw,Cindy D Chang
Jazmyn J Shaw
Patients experiencing thyroid emergencies can present with a wide array of clinical presentations and comorbid conditions, so a systematic strategy to identify key historical and physical examination features can help guide the emergency cl...
Emergency department management of patients with complications of chronic neurologic disease: Parkinson disease, myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis [0.03%]
慢性神经疾病并发症的急诊处理：帕金森病、重症肌无力和多发性硬化症患者的管理
Jeremy Rose,Caroline W Burmon,John Rozehnal
Jeremy Rose
This issue reviews 3 neurological conditions that can cause or complicate a patient's emergency department presentation: Parkinson disease, myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis. Parkinson disease is a common comorbidity, and can be exa...
Sodium disorders in the emergency department: a review of hypernatremia and hyponatremia [0.03%]
急诊科的钠紊乱：对高钠血症和低钠血症的回顾
Camiron L Pfennig,Caroline Astemborski
Camiron L Pfennig
Manifestation of sodium disorders will depend on the rapidity of development, the absolute level of sodium, and the patient's overall health. Acute symptomatic hypernatremia should be corrected rapidly, while chronic hypernatremia is genera...