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Reviewing bladder injuries on CT

Bladder injury often accompanies fractures or bleeding from high velocity trauma. Learn how to use imaging to diagnose it and choose the right treatment.
Michael Hartung, MD
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Evaluating bowel and mesenteric trauma on CT

Bowel injury often cannot be detected directly—but indirect signs are very important because the patient may need surgery. Learn more about diagnosing bowel and mesenteric injury on CT scans from our expert.
Michael Hartung, MD
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Investigating pelvic fractures on CT

About 10% of fractures in blunt trauma patients are pelvic fractures. Watch this short video and learn how to diagnose those fractures on CT from our expert radiologist.
Michael Hartung, MD
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Diagnosing spleen, liver and pancreatic injuries on CT

Blunt abdominal trauma most commonly leads to spleen and liver injuries. Learn more about diagnostic solid abdominal organ injury with the help of CT.
Michael Hartung, MD
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Identifying solid organ injuries on CT

Trauma is the leading cause of death worldwide. Learn more about the role CT imaging plays in trauma patient care.
Michael Hartung, MD
8th Aug 2022 • 1m read

Mastering the mechanism of acetaminophen toxicity

Acetaminophen toxicity is the second most common cause of liver transplantation worldwide. Learn more about acetaminophen metabolism and the mechanism behind its hepatotoxicity.
Kristin E. Fontes, MD FAAEM FACEP
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Distinguishing between serotinin and neuroleptic malignant syndromes

Both syndromes are caused by poisoning with prescription medications for mental health conditions. Learn more about their presentation and management in our video lesson.
Kristin E. Fontes, MD FAAEM FACEP
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Distinguishing between anticholinergic and cholinergic toxicity

These syndromes are a classic toxicology 101 topic. Review the information and fill in any knowledge gaps with our video lesson.
Kristin E. Fontes, MD FAAEM FACEP
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Treating beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity

Slow heart rate and low blood pressure may be signs of calcium channel blocker toxicity. Learn more about the biochemistry behind the symptoms and possible treatment.
Kristin E. Fontes, MD FAAEM FACEP
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read

Treating acute salicylate toxicity

More than 10 000 tons of aspirin are consumed every year in the USA. Learn more about how to treat acute salicylate toxicity with our mini-lecture.
Kristin E. Fontes, MD FAAEM FACEP
25th Jul 2022 • 1m read
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