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Acute abdomen and gastrointestinal study guides
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Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Treatment
April 10, 2022
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Fire in the Hole!
January 24, 2022
Ovarian Torsion: Symptoms, diagnosis
April 12, 2021
AAA: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
December 17, 2020
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Diverticulitis: Symptoms, Treatment
April 10, 2022
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Fire in the Hole!
January 24, 2022
AAA: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
December 17, 2020
Upper GI Bleed: Risk Stratification, Treatment
December 1, 2020
Acute Pancreatitis: Symptoms, treatment
March 26, 2020
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Ovarian Torsion: Symptoms, diagnosis
April 12, 2021
Anorectal Disease: Hemorrhoid, Fissure, Abscess
July 1, 2020
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Diagnosis & Treatment
March 9, 2020
Boerhaave Syndrome: Hamman’s Crunch
February 17, 2020
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Acute Liver Failure: Diagnosis & Treatment
March 27, 2019
Cardiovascular study guides
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Hypertensive Emergencies: BP Control in ED
May 23, 2021
STEMI management in the ED: The Widowmaker
April 28, 2021
ED approach to LVADs: More Machine than Man
January 26, 2021
STEMI & Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis & Acute Management
January 21, 2021
NSTEMI & Angina: Diagnosis & Treatment
November 23, 2020
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Hypertensive Emergencies: BP Control in ED
May 23, 2021
STEMI management in the ED: The Widowmaker
April 28, 2021
STEMI & Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis & Acute Management
January 21, 2021
NSTEMI & Angina: Diagnosis & Treatment
November 23, 2020
Hyperkalemia: ECG Findings & Treatment
November 2, 2020
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Acute Myocarditis: Diagnosis & Treatment
October 9, 2020
Cardiac Arrest: Diagnosis, ACLS Treatment
April 5, 2020
Endocarditis: Vicious Vegetations
July 9, 2018
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ED approach to LVADs: More Machine than Man
January 26, 2021
Pacemaker and ICD Malfunction: management
February 25, 2019
Toxicology Study Guides
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Caustic Ingestion: Symptoms & Airway Risks
January 3, 2022
Iron poisoning: a rusty diagnosis
September 13, 2021
Anticholinergic Toxicity: Symptom, Treatment
August 30, 2021
TCA Overdose: Symptoms & Emergency Treatment
August 9, 2021
Lithium Toxicity: Symptoms, Treatment
June 13, 2021
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Anticholinergic Toxicity: Symptom, Treatment
August 30, 2021
Salicylate Toxicity: Symptoms & Treatment
November 11, 2020
Opioid Overdose: Symptoms & Naloxone Use
August 19, 2020
Acetaminophen Overdose: Toxicity & NAC
April 14, 2019
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Acute Myocarditis: Diagnosis & Treatment
October 9, 2020
Cardiac Arrest: Diagnosis, ACLS Treatment
April 5, 2020
Endocarditis: Vicious Vegetations
July 9, 2018
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Caustic Ingestion: Symptoms & Airway Risks
January 3, 2022
Beta-Blocker Overdose: Bradycardia Shock
March 23, 2020
Endocrine Study Guides
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Hypoglycemia: You’re Not You When You’re Hungry
March 28, 2022
Myxedema Coma: Don’t get myxed up
November 25, 2020
DKA and HHNS: One Kit Kat Too Many
March 18, 2020
Thyrotoxicosis: Brace yourselves- Thyroid Storm is coming
December 19, 2019
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Hypoglycemia: You’re Not You When You’re Hungry
March 28, 2022
DKA and HHNS: One Kit Kat Too Many
March 18, 2020
Thyrotoxicosis: Brace yourselves- Thyroid Storm is coming
December 19, 2019
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Myxedema Coma: Don’t get myxed up
November 25, 2020
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Neurology Study Guides
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Status Epilepticus: Diagnosis & Treatment
September 3, 2023
Wernicke Encephalopathy: Symptoms, Treatment
November 21, 2022
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Sneaky Stroke
October 10, 2022
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
March 21, 2022
Migraine Headaches: Diagnosis, Treatment
November 28, 2021
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Status Epilepticus: Diagnosis & Treatment
September 3, 2023
ICH: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
June 19, 2021
Acute Stroke: Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic
October 15, 2020
Meningitis: Diagnosis & Treatment
June 21, 2020
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
March 21, 2022
Migraine Headaches: Diagnosis, Treatment
November 28, 2021
Bell’s Palsy: Diagnosis vs. Stroke Mimic
November 15, 2021
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Thunderclap Headache
January 1, 2021
Guillain-Barré-Strohl Syndrome
February 20, 2020
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Wernicke Encephalopathy: Symptoms, Treatment
November 21, 2022
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis: Sneaky Stroke
October 10, 2022
Myasthenia Gravis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management
August 16, 2021
Cervical Artery Dissection: Young adult stroke
September 24, 2020
Vertigo in the ED: Diagnosis & HINTS Exam
April 20, 2020
Trauma Study Guides
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Burn Injuries: Classification & Treatment
July 28, 2024
Cervical Spine Fracture: Imaging & Clearance
November 6, 2022
Cervical Spine Clearance: NEXUS vs. Canadian Rules
August 15, 2022
Compartment Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment
July 18, 2022
Open Fractures: Antibiotics, Surgery
January 9, 2022
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Burn Injuries: Classification & Treatment
July 28, 2024
Open Fractures: Antibiotics, Surgery
January 9, 2022
Low Back Pain: Red Flags & Management
September 20, 2021
Drowning & Submersion Injury: ED Management
February 1, 2021
Dog Bites: Wound Care & Infection Risk
October 1, 2020
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Cervical Spine Clearance: NEXUS vs. Canadian Rules
August 15, 2022
Pelvic Fractures: Assessment & Stabilization
April 5, 2021
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Cervical Spine Fracture: Imaging & Clearance
November 6, 2022
Compartment Syndrome: Diagnosis, Treatment
July 18, 2022
ED Approach to elevated ICP: Pressure Cooker
February 19, 2020
Genitourinary Study Guides
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Blunt Trauma in Pregnancy: Fetal, Maternal Risks
August 17, 2023
Preeclampsia: Diagnosis, Treatment
June 6, 2021
Ovarian Torsion: Symptoms, diagnosis
April 12, 2021
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Symptoms, Treatment
March 15, 2021
Precipitous Labor & Delivery: Free Shipping
February 15, 2021
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Symptoms, Treatment
March 15, 2021
Testicular Torsion: Twist and Shout
November 8, 2020
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Preeclampsia: Diagnosis, Treatment
June 6, 2021
Ovarian Torsion: Symptoms, diagnosis
April 12, 2021
Early HIV and Opportunistic Infections
September 10, 2020
UTIs in Adults: Symptoms & Treatment
March 30, 2020
Ectopic Pregnancy: Diagnosis & Management
October 7, 2019
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Blunt Trauma in Pregnancy: Fetal, Maternal Risks
August 17, 2023
Precipitous Labor & Delivery: Free Shipping
February 15, 2021
Foundations Study Guides
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Necrotizing Fasciitis: Flesh Eating Bacteria
August 8, 2022
Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Diagnosis & Treatment
August 1, 2022
IV Glucocortioids in the ED: Pump it up
October 19, 2020
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Diagnosis & Management
September 3, 2020
Gout: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
August 9, 2020
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Necrotizing Fasciitis: Flesh Eating Bacteria
August 8, 2022
Gout: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
August 9, 2020
Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine & ED care
July 30, 2020
Septic Arthritis: Diagnosis & Antibiotic Therapy
July 27, 2020
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Tumor Lysis Syndrome: Diagnosis & Treatment
August 1, 2022
IV Glucocortioids in the ED: Pump it up
October 19, 2020
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Diagnosis & Management
September 3, 2020
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Transfusion Reactions: Symptoms, Treatment
June 24, 2020
Pulmonary Study Guides
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Diagnosis, Treatment
December 9, 2020
SCAPE (Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema)
February 28, 2020
Asthma & COPD Exacerbation: ED Treatment
August 9, 2019
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis & Treatment
June 17, 2019
ED RSI: Rapid Sequence Intubation Meds & skills
May 6, 2019
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SCAPE (Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema)
February 28, 2020
Asthma & COPD Exacerbation: ED Treatment
August 9, 2019
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis & Treatment
June 17, 2019
ED RSI: Rapid Sequence Intubation Meds & skills
May 6, 2019
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Diagnosis, Treatment
December 9, 2020
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Pediatric Study Guides
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Pediatric Sepsis: Recognition, Treatment
October 30, 2022
Acute Otitis Media: Diagnosis & Antibiotics
September 5, 2022
Neonatal Fever: Workup & Treatment
July 11, 2022
Caustic Ingestion: Symptoms & Airway Risks
January 3, 2022
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: “HUS, it’s what’s for dinner”
July 19, 2021
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Acute Otitis Media: Diagnosis & Antibiotics
September 5, 2022
Drowning & Submersion Injury: ED Management
February 1, 2021
Intussusception: we dare you to spell it correctly
January 11, 2021
Febrile Seizures: Risk Stratification & Management
November 5, 2020
Appendicitis in the ED: Diagnosis & Imaging
March 23, 2020
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Pediatric Sepsis: Recognition, Treatment
October 30, 2022
Neonatal Fever: Workup & Treatment
July 11, 2022
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: “HUS, it’s what’s for dinner”
July 19, 2021
Kawasaki Disease: Symptoms & Treatment
May 12, 2021
Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE): Scary Seconds
September 16, 2020
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Caustic Ingestion: Symptoms & Airway Risks
January 3, 2022
HEENT Study Guides
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Orbital Cellulitis: Symptoms, Treatment
August 20, 2023
Peritonsillar Abscess: Diagnosis & Drainage
January 18, 2023
Retropharyngeal Abscess: Diagnosis
September 12, 2022
Acute Otitis Media: Diagnosis & Antibiotics
September 5, 2022
Bell’s Palsy: Diagnosis vs. Stroke Mimic
November 15, 2021
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Orbital Cellulitis: Symptoms, Treatment
August 20, 2023
Peritonsillar Abscess: Diagnosis & Drainage
January 18, 2023
Retropharyngeal Abscess: Diagnosis
September 12, 2022
Acute Otitis Media: Diagnosis & Antibiotics
September 5, 2022
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Bell’s Palsy: Diagnosis vs. Stroke Mimic
November 15, 2021
Hyphema: its the bloody eye!
February 4, 2021
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment: Diagnosis, treatment
October 4, 2021
Environmental Study Guides
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Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
March 9, 2025
Hypothermia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
February 23, 2025
Drowning & Submersion Injury: ED Management
February 1, 2021
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Hypothermia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
February 23, 2025
Drowning & Submersion Injury: ED Management
February 1, 2021
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Altitude Sickness: Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
March 9, 2025
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