Publications by authors named "Briana King"
Postoperative abdominal pain after gastric surgery requires thorough evaluation in the ED. Portomesenteric venous thrombosis (PMVT) is a rare complication after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, which requires prompt evaluation and diagnosis. Patients require admission with prompt anticoagulation and broad-spectrum antibiotics due to the risk of decompensation from intestinal ischemia and sepsis from bowel translocation.
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- Commercial large-bore suction catheters and makeshift catheters using endotracheal tubes (ETTs) were tested against standard Yankauer catheters for suction efficiency.
- The study aimed to compare the suction rates using these devices with different fluids, measuring performance across various viscosities.
- Results showed that the commercial large-bore catheter consistently provided faster suction rates than both the Yankauer and the ETT combination, indicating its superiority for clinical use.
Case Presentation: A 50-year-old male with a history of multiple sclerosis with dizziness and nystagmus presented to the emergency department. On physical exam, nystagmus was noted. Computed tomography of the head without contrast was obtained showing a low density in the left frontal lobe.
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