Monthly Archives: July 2014

DKA, Questions

1. When you are suspicious for DKA do you get a VBG or an ABG? How good is a VBG for determining acid/base status? 2. Do you use serum or urine ketones to guide your diagnosis and treatment of DKA? … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Eye Emergencies, “Answers”

1.) Do you prescribe ophthalmic topical anesthetics to patients with corneal abrasions who complain of severe pain? Corneal abrasion is one of the most common acute eye complaints that presents to the ED, accounting for approximately 10% of eye related … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments