Interesting Case of the Month submissions are due before midnight on the first day of each month and will be reviewed by a committee of judges to select the winning case of that month for a $500 reward.
Please see the links below regarding submission requirements, rules and eligibility requirements.
PowerPoint Template for Submissions
Competition Rules and Eligibility
Interesting Case Submission
DropBox
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Interesting Case of the Month Co-Chair
Amy Ho, MD
Joe Young, DO, FACEP
Labs continued
• PT 20.3 PTT 27.9 INR 1.7
• Trop 0.08
• ABG pH 7.06 pCO2 76 pO2 37 TCO2 21.3 BE -10
• POC Lactate 2.7
Imaging:
Diagnosis: Pericardial tamponade leading to systemic hypotension.
Treatment: Emergent Ultrasound-Guided Pericardiocentesis
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