Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Amber White*, a 35-year-old woman who’s 21 weeks pregnant, arrives in the ED with an altered level of consciousness, blurred vision, weakness, and ataxia.…
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics).
Infiltration of xylazine in illicit fentanyl
Be alert for the signs of this drug, a growing contributor to the opioid epidemic. In addition to the influx of fentanyl in the…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
A study by Wax and colleagues found that each year in the United States over 500,000 healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are attributed to I.V. catheters,…
Vancomycin flushing syndrome
Shantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and an infection…
Hepatitis C: Updates and beyond
In October 2021, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) updated their hepatitis…
Moral distress and end-of-life care
Dignity-conserving care provides existential support and preserves dignity to patients in the setting of palliative or end-of-life care. It also offers the potential to…
Pediatric malignant hyperthermia
Daniel Sanchez*, an 8-year-old boy, arrives in the pediatric recovery unit after an appendectomy. You note that his electronic health record (EHR) indicates Daniel…
Do polio and smallpox present a threat?
The 2022 reemergence of polio and smallpox in the United States has many healthcare providers wondering if they should prepare for a potential outbreak.…
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Karen Thompson*, a 55-year-old woman, arrives in the ED via ambulance. She reports the worst headache of her life and sensitivity to light. She…