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Articles by Jonathan Sherbino, MD Evidence-Based Medicine You are working a busy ED shift at your hospital, when a 68-year-old female presents with a two-day history of a swollen and sore left calf. The patient has no venous thromboembolic risk factors or trauma history. Your physical examination reveals a well-appearing, afebrile patient with a normal neurovascular exam and no associated cellulitis. Confronted with a differential diagnosis of DVT, phlegmasia cerulea dolens, ruptured Baker’s cyst or occult soft tissue injury, how do you proceed? Read moreEvidence-Based Medicine The Setup: A young woman finds her 59-year-old father in his bedroom, absent of vital signs. Upon EMS arrival, CPR is initiated. In the midst of your busy evening shift, you receive a radio patch from EMS personnel. |
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