Hemoptysis
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardPatients with significant or massive hemoptysis should be sent to the ED for further evaluation.Patients with non-massive hemoptysis should be evaluated with initially with a chest x-ray.
22min 28Scott Irvine, MD and Matthew DeLaney, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
IV Fluid Selection, Part II
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardIn part 2 of our two-part series on selecting the best IV fluids for our patients, Maj Cina and Neda cover maintenance fluids and how to manage a variety of common scenarios like hypo- and hypernatremia.
16min 17Maj Cina, MD and Neda Frayha, MD
PTSD and Trauma Related Disorders | Part 2
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardHeidi James sits down with psychiatrist Shawn Hersevoort to review the spectrum of trauma related disorders. They break down the diagnostic criteria, differences among disorders, and major treatment options.
16min 14Shawn Hersevoort, MD, MPH and Heidi James, MD
PTSD and Trauma Related Disorders | Part 1
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardHeidi James sits down with psychiatrist Shawn Hersevoort to review the spectrum of trauma related disorders. They break down the diagnostic criteria, differences among disorders, and major treatment options.
16min 38Shawn Hersevoort, MD, MPH and Heidi James, MD
Annual Physical: Friend or Foe
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardAre you a fan of your annual physicals, or are you moving away from them in your practice? In this segment, Neda and our new PC RAP contributor Aisha Lofters debate the merits and drawbacks of the annual physical. Spoiler alert: Aisha wins!
23min 16Aisha Lofters, MD and Neda Frayha, MD
Is Aspirin Dead in A-Fib?
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardIn this PC RAP family reunion, Rob Orman and Neda Frayha discuss the latest evidence on the use of aspirin in low-risk a-fib (CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0 or 1).
12min 14Neda Frayha, MD and Rob Orman, MD
Things I Do But Should I: Bumps in the Eye
From June 2018, A Hyperthyroid FetusVanessa Cardy’s mom was right all along: applying warm compresses (or teabags) to hordeola, or styes, turned out to be a legit form of treatment. Topical antibiotics or steroids, on the other hand, are not helpful. Chalazia can benefit from intralesional steroid injections or even curettage.
8min 44Adrien Selim, MD and Vanessa Cardy, MD
Fever in the Patient with HIV
From June 2018, A Hyperthyroid FetusFever in HIV-AIDS patients remains a challenge. HAART has contributed to a decrease in its incidence but has not altered the spectrum of causes. It is a common cause of admission to hospitals and is associated with substantial cost and significant mortality. In most cases fever of unknown origin in …
18min 37Heidi James, MD
Trigeminal Neuralgia
From June 2018, A Hyperthyroid FetusTrigeminal neuralgia is one of the most bothersome, painful conditions our patients may experience. In this segment, Drs. Matt Delaney and Malcolm Thaler review the causes of trigeminal neuralgia, how to work up these patients, and which treatments may offer some relief.
13min 41Malcolm Thaler, MD and Matthew DeLaney, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Does This Cough Need Antibiotics?
From June 2018, A Hyperthyroid FetusNot all coughs are created equal. In this segment, Drs. Heidi James and Beth Haskins walk through when we should think about antibiotics and when we shouldn’t.
17min 4Heidi James, MD and Beth Haskins, MD