Emergency Department Infectious Diseases Shock 
EM Ottawa
JANUARY 9, 2025
From adrenal crises to septic shock, severe community-acquired pneumonia, and even acute pharyngitis, steroids play a pivotal role in managing a variety of conditions encountered in the Emergency Department (ED). In the acute care setting, steroids have various usages and indications, but their usage can often be nuanced.
EMDocs
MARCH 9, 2025
A) Factor VIII deficiency B) Hereditary spherocytosis C) Recently reduced closed long bone fracture D) Sickle cell disease Correct answer: D Osteomyelitis is a bacterial infection of the bone typically caused by hematogenous spread of a bloodborne bacteria. Clinical Presentation of Acute Osteomyelitis in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
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PEMBlog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Initially in the emergency department he was generally well-appearing with normal vital signs. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome C. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease E. This condition is Induced by the superantigen toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1), produced by Staphylococcus aureus.
Don't Forget the Bubbles
MARCH 4, 2024
We have teamed up with the team from the Emergency Department at Bristol Royal Hospital, who have used this as a springboard for their journal club. (It’s The children’s Emergency department sees approximately 50,000 presentations per year. International Consensus Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis and Septic Shock.
Taming the SRU
AUGUST 30, 2023
While PCT may be more specific for bacterial infections, it is flawed by still being rather non-specific and is not validated as a stand-alone diagnostic criteria for infection in the setting of the emergency department. In 7 studies with 4164 patients, PCT with a cut-off > 0.1 ng/mL (strongly recommended against antibiotics), 0.1-0.25
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
aureus infections among patients in the emergency department. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. Clinical Infectious Disease. Scrotal pyocele: Uncommon urologic emergency. J Emerg Trauma Shock. Ann Emerg Med. N Engl J Med.
ACEP Now
MAY 4, 2023
Case A 37-year-old white male with no past medical history presented to the emergency department (ED) for left testicular pain, redness, and swelling. Scrotal pyocele: uncommon urologic emergency. J Emerg Trauma Shock. The pain and swelling returned days later, which prompted the patient to present to the ED.
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