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Diagnostics: Bariatric Surgery Complications
Dr. Guay walks us through pathology unique to patients with a history of bariatric surgery. From surgical complications to vitamin deficiencies, there is a lot to consider in the care of this population.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Inhalation Injuries
Dr Boggust walks us through the most important considerations for patients who present to the Emergency Department with inhalation injuries from smoke and other noxious chemicals.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is rare disease presentation in the emergency department that is very important to learn to diagnose and treat due to the high associated mortality, often quoted at 20% or more. This post discussed the pathophysiology of the disease process, as well as how to appropriate identify and treat TLS in a timely manner to prevent complications such as cardiac dysrhythmias and acute renal failure.