Trichomoniasis is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Despite how common it is and its high global prevalence, it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, partly due to its often asymptomatic presentation, particularly in men.
Understanding the indications, benefits, and potential complications is essential for guiding informed surgical decisions.
Metabolic alkalosis is a complex but often under-recognized acid-base disorder encountered in various clinical settings.
Managing Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetes is a major public health concern with increasing global and national prevalence. In the United States alone, more than 38 million people have diabetes, and more than 97 million have prediabetes. This epidemic translates to a high frequency of emergency department visits because of both a...
Tracheostomy in the ED
Tracheostomies are increasingly performed in intensive care unit settings for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation, upper airway protection, or as an adjunct in head and neck surgeries.
Palliative Care in the ED: The Bullet Points
Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life by managing symptoms for patients with serious illnesses at any stage. Emergency physicians often are the first to identify critically ill or dying patients and are in a unique position to initiate palliative interventions and guide goals-o...
Stroke 2025: Optimizing Outcomes with Clinical Approaches provides evidence-based, cutting edge, clinical information on treating stroke and other neurological problems in a concise, accurate, and clinically relevant format. Written and edited by leading experts in the fields of neurology and emerge...
Stroke 2025: Optimizing Outcomes with Clinical Approaches provides evidence-based, cutting edge, clinical information on treating stroke and other neurological problems in a concise, accurate, and clinically relevant format. Written and edited by leading experts in the fields of neurology and emerge...
Saving Mothers: Insights and Interventions in Reducing Maternal Mortality is tailor-made to help clinicians keep pregnant patients as safe as possible during a medically complex time in their lives. Perfect for OB/GYN and emergency medicine physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives...