Annals of B-Pod: Winter 2021 Issue
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The Winter 2021 Issue of Annals of B Pod is here! Plenty of learning points from some interesting genitourinary cases.
Read MoreAnnals of B Pod - Jaw Dislocation
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It turns out there’s more than one way to reduce a mandible and knowing alternatives may help you get that next challenging reduction done. Dr. Meigh details all the techniques as she discusses a case of a jaw dislocation.
Read MoreAnnals of B Pod - Neurolisteriosis
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An immunocompromised patient meets a pathogen lurking in soft cheese, and a case of encephalitis ensues. Read on to learn about neurolisteriosis with Dr. Wolochatiuk.
Read MoreAir Care Series: Electrocution
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Electruction is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality with a widely variable injury pattern. Join the Air Care Series and Annals of B Pod teams as we dive into the pathophysiology and literature surrounding electrocution.
Read MoreAnnals of B Pod - Ovarian Torsion
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When an ovary decides to play a game of twister, it’s time for the emergency medicine physician to intervene. Join us as Dr. Urbanowicz recounts a tale of an ovarian torsion.
Read MoreAnnals of B Pod: Spring 2020 Issue
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Spring was a different kind of volume in B Pod, but it didn’t stop everything from the bread and butter and the strange from coming through. Join us for cases of neurolisteriosis, acyclovir toxicity, hypertension in pregnancy and botulism.
Read MoreAir Care / Annals of B Pod Series: Hypokalemia
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Hypokalemia is a commonly seen laboratory abnormality which is often unappreciated in the emergency department. Join us as we take a deep dive into the presentation and life threatening consequences of a patient with severe hypokalemia as we review a previous case from an international leader in critical care transport medicine, Air Care.
Read MoreAir Care Series: Long QT Syndrome
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Not every bradycardic patient is the same, however sometimes their past history gives away their pathology and you need to manage a complex disease in the ED or in transit to the ICU. Remind yourself of the details of the cardiac action potential as Dr. Roblee walks us through a unique case of Long QT Syndrome.
Read MoreAnnals of B-Pod: Neurosyphilis
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One of the fundamental axioms of medicine, passed down from generation of physicians to generation of physicians, “it could be syphilis” Perhaps no spirochete has garnered such infamy nor acrimony as Treponema pallidum. In this impeccably researched piece, Dr. Hall delves into a presentation of neurosyphilis, a devastating manifestation of the infection stemming from transmission of the bacterium into the central nervous system. Dr. Hall details the presenting symptoms, diagnostic approach, and emergent management of syphilis before delving into the various other forms this “great imitator” might take.
Read MoreAnnals of B-Pod: Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum
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Air. It’s generally considered a pretty good idea. A fundamental aspect of aerobic metabolism and an essential need for most organisms on earth, it’s safe to say that life without air for a human isn’t much of a life at all. But what happens when air starts making mischief? What happens when air shirks the restrictive confines of the alveoli and elects instead to explore the muscle and subcutaneous tissue, seeks to admire the heart and great vessels, opts to race unencumbered along fascial planes and aponeuroses - what do you have then?
Well, a pneumomediastinum for one. In his article, Dr. Skrobut does a breathtaking job of detailing the presentation of a young patient with spontaneous pneumomediastinum, delving into the diagnostic modalities of choice, its emergent management, and the longterm prognosis. His article also seeks to clear the air about more controversial topics, including the role of empiric antibiotics and the need for surgical intervention.
Read MoreAnnals of B-Pod - The Spring Issue is Sprung!
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And lo, as the gellid depths of winter give way to the fairer climes of spring, another issue of the Annals must too follow. The spring issue focuses primarily on perplexing neurological maladies that plague our patients, including a case series on meningitis as well as Dr. Makinen's phenomenal write-up of a fascinating presentation of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Also be on the look-out for an excellent review of anticoagulant reversal agents and my own piece on a caustic laundry pod ingestion. So take a moment to stop and smell the roses as we welcome another edition of #AoBP!
Read MoreAnnals of B-Pod - Winter Issue Release!
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In the chilling Winter edition of Annals of B-Pod, we're getting visceral. Delve into the nuances of hematologic emergencies with Dr. Shaw's phenomenal discussion of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy or Dr. Baez's fascinating case of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Keep your hand on the pulse as Dr. Klaszky discusses ulnar artery pseudoaneurysm. Keep an eye out for these excellent articles and more as we delve into the gritty inner-workings of the human machine in the latest edition of #AoBP!
Read MoreAnnals of B Pod - Fall 2017 Issue Release!
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In the Fall 2017 edition of Annals of B Pod, our focus is on ocular emergencies. Dr. Murphy-Crews starts off with a case of acute angle closure glaucoma. This is followed by a detailed discussion of infectious keratitis and a procedure piece focusing on ocular ultrasound. Dr. Jarrell details a case of a traumatic
lens dislocation. In addition to these ophthalmologic-focused articles, Dr. Habib expertly discusses placenta previa and important management techniques of patients with abnormal placentation. The recurring pharmacology article details medication safety in pregnancy. Finally, Dr. Scanlon's EKG Focus discusses the evaluation and management of wide complex tachycardias.
Placenta Previa
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Delivering neonates in the emergency department can be a stressful process, in part due to the potential for serious maternal or infant morbidity. In this article, Dr. Habib will discuss a case of placenta previa and walk us through how to recognize placental pathology, its pathophysiology, and appropriate emergent management.
Read MoreAnnals of B-Pod: Summer Issue Is Here!
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From minor care to major injuries, this Summer 2017 edition of Annals of B Pod goes beyond B Pod. Dr. Murphy starts off with a discussion of the learning points from his prehospital cricothyrotomy in this month's Air Care column. From B pod, Dr. Harty discusses the management of abdominal compartment syndrome. Dr. Golden tells of a case of acute HIV presenting as thrombocytopenia. Dr. Baez's procedure piece describes how to measure bladder pressure for patients at risk of elevated intra-abdominal pressures. From I pod, Dr. Banning describes the diagnosis and treatment of Lisfranc injuries. In the monthly pharmacy article, we discuss reversal of neuromuscular blockade with sugammadex. Finally, Dr. Scanlon describes de Winter's morphology in the EKG corner.
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