A 3 week old male, born NSVD 40w6d, presents to the ED with 2 days of feeding intolerance. Initial vitals show a heart rate of 260, bp 83/51, RR 40, sat 100% RA, temp 37C. You quickly get an EKG pictured below that shows a regular, narrow complex tachycardia consistent with SVT. What is your next […]
ER venous panel or BMP?
Posted onYou have a patient who is in acute renal failure. You have sent an ER-venous panel that shows a Cr of 4.6, a BUN of 95, and a K of 6.5. You discuss these findings with your nephrology colleagues who request you get the “more accurate” basic metabolic panel. But is it? Answer: It […]