Peritonitis and Abdominal Sepsis
Background Peritonitis is defined as an inflammation of the serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and the organs contained...
Status Asthmaticus
Practice Essentials Status asthmaticus is considered a medical emergency. It is the extreme form of an asthma exacerbation that can...
Intussusception
Practice Essentials Intussusception (see the image below) is a process in which a segment of intestine invaginates into the adjoining...
Oclusión intestinal
Definición La oclusión intestinal se define como la interrupción de la progresión del contenido intestinal. La obstrucción puede ser...
The ACG Clinical Practice Guideline on UpperGastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding Review
Abstract and Introduction Introduction Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common cause of hospitalization. Upper gastrointestinal...
Hypercalcemia in Emergency Medicine
Practice Essentials Hypercalcemia is a disorder that most commonly results from malignancy or primary hyperparathyroidism. [1, 2, 3, 4,...
Acute Pancreatitis
Practice Essentials Recognizing patients with severe acute pancreatitis as soon as possible is critical for achieving optimal outcomes....
Placenta Previa
Practice Essentials Placenta previa is an obstetric complication that classically presents as painless vaginal bleeding in the third...
ABDOMINAL PAIN History Taking
History Taking in ED 1. Introduce. Check patient's identity, ask for comfort and pain relief 2. Ensure the patient is safe. Consider...
