Neurological Exam: Implications in a Resource Limited Setting
The neurological exam is uniquely valuable in resource-limited settings because it requires minimal equipment while allowing skilled clinicians to precisely localize pathology and guide management of conditions like meningitis, stroke, cerebral malaria, and traumatic brain injury — all without CT, MRI, or electrophysiology. Serial neurological assessments also serve as a critical monitoring tool, enabling early detection of clinical deterioration and timely empiric intervention in environments where advanced diagnostics are scarce or unaffordable.
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Trauma: Overview and intro to ATLS & PTC
Trauma is one of the world’s most common leading cause of reversible death. In this lecture we discuss some of the necessary resources to perform trauma care. Other resources are also discussed with a special focus on communication and team based approach emphasized in other teaching models.
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Sepsis: Pathophysiology, Practical Management, and Surviving Sepsis Guidelines
Sepsis is one of the leading causes in death. This lecture overviews the pathophysiology and how it relates to the newer changes in guidelines. We review fluids, antibiotic choices, as well as other adjunct end organ care supportive care measures for inpatient settings. We also talk about the new 2026 Surviving Sepsis Guidelines.
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Respiratory Failure: Recognition, Physiology, and Management in Acute Care
Respiratory failure is a high-risk condition signaling potential end organ damage. This February 2026 Acute Care Series lecture reviewed the physiology, diagnostic approach, and practical management of hypoxemic and hypercapnic respiratory failure, including oxygen strategies, noninvasive ventilation, and mechanical ventilation decision-making.
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Altered Mental Status: A Systematic Approach in Acute and Emergency Care
Altered mental status is a high-risk presentation that often reflects serious underlying illness and end-organ dysfunction. This January 2026 training reviewed a systematic approach to evaluation, emphasizing early recognition of life-threatening causes, focused diagnostics, and practical management strategies in acute and emergency care settings.
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Abdominal Pain: A High-Risk Chief Complaint
Abdominal pain is one of the most diagnostically challenging complaints in acute care, with a wide differential that includes life-threatening conditions. This post presents a systematic approach to history, exam, labs, and imaging, emphasizing when to escalate care and avoid premature diagnostic closure. Essential reading for clinicians managing undifferentiated abdominal pain.
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Pain Management in Acute and Emergency Settings
Effective pain management in acute care requires balancing timely relief with patient safety and clinical judgment. This post reviews evidence-based strategies for assessing pain, selecting appropriate analgesics, and using multimodal approaches to improve outcomes while minimizing harm. A practical guide for managing pain in high-acuity settings.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Assessment and Early Management
Traumatic brain injury is a time-sensitive emergency where early recognition and intervention can dramatically affect outcomes. This post outlines a structured approach to TBI assessment, imaging decisions, and early management, with a focus on preventing secondary brain injury. Relevant for both adult and pediatric emergency care.
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Chest Imaging in Emergency and Acute Care
Chest imaging is a cornerstone of emergency and acute care decision-making, but its value depends on using the right modality at the right time. This post explores a practical approach to chest X-ray, ultrasound, and CT, highlighting indications, limitations, and common diagnostic pitfalls. Designed for clinicians working in fast-paced, high-risk environments.
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