Erythroderma (Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis)
Background Exfoliative dermatitis (ED) is a definitive term that refers to a scaling erythematous dermatitis involving 90% or more of the...
Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic stroke is characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, causing a loss of neurologic function.
Heat Stroke
Practice Essentials Heat illness may be viewed as a continuum of illnesses relating to the body's inability to cope with heat. It...
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Practice Essentials Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty, is a nonsurgical technique for treating...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Updated: Apr 06, 2023 Overview Practice Essentials Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is defined as illness caused by a novel...
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Practice Essentials Key features of fever of unknown origin (FUO), also known as pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO), are as follows:...
Emergent Management of Pediatric Patients with Fever
Overview Emergent management of pediatric patients with fever is a common challenge. Children with fever account for as many as 20% of...
Oclusión intestinal
Definición La oclusión intestinal se define como la interrupción de la progresión del contenido intestinal. La obstrucción puede ser...
Emergencias hipertensivas
Emergencia hipertensiva En 1914, Volhard y Fahr describieron por primera vez el síndrome de emergencia hipertensiva. Casi medio siglo...
Cardiac Tamponade
Overview Practice Essentials Cardiac tamponade is a clinical syndrome caused by the accumulation of fluid in the pericardial space,...
