Dr. Leary, D.O., discusses how to interpret the EKG in a patient who presents with syncope.
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72 yo M w/ PMHx of HTN, HLD, CKD (not on dialysis), DM and CAD presents to the ED with scrotal pain x 1 week. He is concerned that he has an "abcess" and wanted to be checked. A CT is done and shown below. What's the diagnosis? (scroll down for answer)
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Submitted by Eric Chavis, MD
A 31 yo male presents after assault. Walking into the room, you immediately notice marked edema around his left eye. He also seems restless and agitated and is pulling away from staff attempting to obtain vital signs and obtain IV access. Read on for pearls regarding this patient's vision threatening injury!
Read moreSubmitted by Abagayle Renko M.D.
Finger lacerations/injuries are common in the Emergency Department and obtaining adequate analgesia for repair is important. Here we review the basics of digital nerve blocks as well as two common techniques.
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A 57 yo male presents was a pedestrian struck by MVC.
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Submitted by Danielle Kovalsky, MD
Think just because you are a young, healthy physician that you are invinceable? Read this post and remember that we are vulnerable too...even more so because we often refuse to acknowledge when we are sick. This week's Advanced Practice topic comes to us courtesy of a Cooper EM alum. The story is told with full permission from the patient, his wife, though names are omitted to prevent any possible HIPPA entanglements!
Read moreSubmitted by Richard Byrne, MD
Have a pediatric patient with a neck mass? No idea where to begin with your differential and management? This post from Dr. Rahul Gupta has got you covered!
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