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Therapeutics: Opioid Use Disorder
Opiate Use Disorder continues to be a daily presentation with a host of complications for the patient and Emergency Provider. Dr. Jackson takes us through the latest data on how to diagnose and treat this vulnerable patient population.
Under Pressure - Compartment Syndrome Diagnostics
Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency that can present after a variety of insults, ranging from those we commonly encounter in the ED (fractures, crush injuries) to more rare clinical presentations (snake bites, electrocution). The initial elevation of compartment pressures can be secondary to internal (ex. bleeding, swelling, fluid overload) and/or external (ex. compressive devices, burn eschar) factors. In this post, we detail the history/physical and diagnostic evaluation of possible compartment syndrome.
Dyspepsia in the ED
Dyspepsia and epigastric pain secondary to gastritis is a common presentation seen in the Emergency Department. Patients with dyspepsia want both quick and sustained relief of their symptoms. A thorough understanding of the evidence behind acute and long-term treatments of dyspepsia is key. In this post, Dr. Justine Milligan outlines the many treatment options available to the ED provider.