EM Clerkship

EM Clerkship


Latest Episodes

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Deep Dive MW R22)
July 16, 2024

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Autoimmune polyneuropathy that results in widespread demylination of peripheral nerves Typically occur 1 week after a triggering infection Paresthesias/Neuropathic Pain

Round 22 (MW) Fall with Weakness
July 03, 2024

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Orbital Compartment Syndrome (Deep Dive MW R21)
June 15, 2024

Orbital Compartment Syndrome needs to be diagnosed CLINICALLY On exam, LOOK for: Proptosis, Ophthalmoplegia, Afferent Pupillary Defect, Vision Loss On exam, FEEL for: Rock hard globe, tense eyelids,

Round 21 (MW) Geriatric Fall
June 01, 2024

You are working at Clerkship General when the next chart is put into your rack. Its a 76 year-old male who has fallen. Initial Vitals: HR: 101 BP: 138/85 Temp: 98.0F RR: 20 O2: 99% (Room Air) Critica

Ischemic Stroke (Deep Dive MW R20)
May 16, 2024

Symptoms of stroke weakness, facial droop, slurred speech. vision loss, vertigo, ataxia, confusion or changes to mental status. The typical stroke workup blood glucose level, CTH non-con, CTA

Round 20 (MW) Stroke Symptoms
May 01, 2024

You are working at Clerkship General when one of the nurses comes and grabs you. Hey doc, we need you in bed 10. I think this patient is having a stroke. Initial Vitals: HR: 51 BP: 201/98 Temp: 98.0

Testicular Torsion (Deep Dive MW R19)
April 15, 2024

Common during the first year of life as well as during puberty Presents with nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or testicular pain ALWAYS examine a child for signs of torsion who presents with

Round 19 (MW) Tummy Ache in Child with Diabetes
April 01, 2024

You are working at Clerkship General when the next patient is put into your rack. It is an 8 year-old male with vomiting Initial Vitals: HR: 119 BP: 104/63 Temp: 98.0F RR: 20 O2: 99% (Room Air) Critic

Ethylene Glycol (Deep Dive MW R18)
March 15, 2024

Phase One: CNS Phase Two: Cardiopulmonary Phase Three: Renal Diagnosis: Treatment: Further Reading: EMCrit Toxic Alcohols

Round 18 (MW) Drunk Man Wants Pizza
March 01, 2024

You are working at Clerkship General when you hear an EMS call on the radio. Clerkship General, we are bringing you Arthur. He is intoxicated Again Initial Vitals: HR: 116 BP: 150/70 Temp: 98.8 RR: 2