Telemedicine Consult for Shortness of Breath Due to Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema.

Audience: This simulation is appropriate for senior and junior emergency medicine residents.

Introduction: Shortness of breath is a very common presentation in the emergency department and can range from mild to severe as well as a chronic or acute onset. In sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE), patients typically present with acute onset of dyspnea occurring within minutes to hours and have significantly elevated blood pressure.

Syncope Due to a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy.

Audience: This simulation is intended for all levels of emergency medicine residents.

Introduction: Syncope and near-syncope are very common presenting complaints to the emergency department.1 There are several causes of syncope ranging from benign to life threatening.

Unsuspecting Dietary Factors in Hyperkalemia: A Case Report on Why History Matters.

Introduction: We present a case of hyperkalemia secondary to excessive dietary intake of hard caramel candies.

Case Report: An 88-year-old male who presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting was found to have hyperkalemia of 6.9 milliequivalents per liter.

A Case Report of Cardiac Tamponade.

Unlabelled: Cardiac tamponade is a rare and life-threatening condition that can be caused by trauma and various medical conditions. Failure to recognize and repair it quickly could lead to significant morbidity or even death. This case demonstrates the electrocardiogram (ECG) findings of low voltage QRS and electrical alternans in cardiac tamponade.