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Distilling it Down Part I: Alcohol Withdrawal in the ED

Distilling it Down Part I: Alcohol Withdrawal in the ED

by Michael Wong, Alex Coutin | Aug 13, 2020 | Critical Care, Featured, psychiatry, Toxicology

In Ontario, Canada, alcohol-related ED visits have increased 4.4x faster than the overall increase in visits from 2003-2016, and was responsible for more admissions than heart attacks in 2016. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we will discuss tips for the diagnosis and...

Patient Handout for Help with Substance Use – Ottawa

by Michael Wong, Alex Coutin | Aug 13, 2020 | Featured

Download PDF of Patient Handout HERE Patient Handout for Help with Substance Use Health care professionals can help you achieve your goals for your substance use. Depending on your situation, there are medications available to help decrease cravings and resources to...
Management of PEA: in need of resuscitation?

Management of PEA: in need of resuscitation?

by Bo Zheng, Alex Coutin | Jan 16, 2020 | Airway, cardiac arrest, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation

What is pulseless electric activity (PEA)? Pulseless electrical activity is diagnosed based on a patient having an organized, non-shockable rhythm and no palpable pulse.  However, PEA is not always a cardiac arrest state.  In many cases, patients with PEA have...
The Bottom Line 2: Anorectal abscess & Fournier’s Gangrene

The Bottom Line 2: Anorectal abscess & Fournier’s Gangrene

by Chris Mong, Alex Coutin | Nov 14, 2019 | Featured, Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries

This post is a continuation of a previous post about anorectal issues in the ED. Here, we will discuss anorectal abscess, surrounding complications, and necrotizing infections. Anorectal Abscess Anorectal abscesses are thought to occur from the plugging of anal...
The Bottom Line: Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures in the ED

The Bottom Line: Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures in the ED

by Chris Mong, Alex Coutin, Richard Hoang | Oct 31, 2019 | Featured, Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries

Anorectal issues commonly present to the Emergency Department (ED), however, the evidence around many of these conditions is sparse and practice varies widely. ED providers should have a grasp on the management and disposition of common anorectal complaints. In part...
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