I recently had a case of a new rash and flu-like symptoms. Multiple negative covid and flu tests later, the differential was broadened and DRESS syndrome was diagnosed. With varying symptoms, incomplete presentations, and a delayed onset from drug exposure, this can be tough to diagnose! Be sure to include DRESS syndrome on your differential for rash with systemic symptoms!
Read moreSubmitted by Alison Jaworski, MD
Dr. Kern discusses some literature on incentive spirometer's role in rib fractures.
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A 47 yo M presents to the ED after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. He fell and hit his head, but reports no LOC. He is complaining of diffuse abdominal pain and back pain.
Read moreSubmitted by Abagayle Renko M.D.
A 34 year old female sustains blunt trauma to the right eye with a fist during an altercation. She complains of eye pain and blurred vision in the affected eye. Summoning up all your opthalmology knowledge, you grap your eye box and approach the room. Does she have a vision threatening injury? Let's find out...
Read moreSubmitted by Richard Byrne, MD
Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition that, if you don't specifically consider and evaluate for it, you might miss! Dr. Fenderson has you covered with some basics of tamponade and it's diagnosis.
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Dr. Fieles discusses which rate control agent is more effective for Atrial Fibrillation in the Emergency Department.
Read moreSubmitted by Rebecca Fieles, MD
A 58 year old man with a history of stage IV pancreatic adenocarcinoma, currently on chemotherapy, presents with chief complaint of RLQ abdominal pain. He appears in severe pain as you enter the room and his abdomen appears disteneded and stretched tight. Small bowel obstruction? you think as you approach the bedside. Not so fast!
Read moreSubmitted by Eric Chavis, MD
Dr. Fieles, M.D., discusses 3 clinical stages of Lyme Disease.
Read moreSubmitted by Rebecca Fieles, MD