Basics of PID
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Highlights of pelvic inflammatory disease etiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management from Dr. Perelman
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Genitourinary
Suprapubic Catheter Placement
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Acute urinary retention + contraindication/failure of foley catheter? Suprapubic catheters (or suprapubic aspiration) are rarely done in the ED but are an important procedure to know for the few times when no other option will suffice!
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Common STI Treatments
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Quick up to date (2021) run down on how to treat common sexually transmitted infections seen in the emergency department!
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Back to Basics: Syphilis
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Today we review primary vs secondary vs tertiary syphilis, diagnosis, treatment and more!
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Back-to-Basics: Urinary Retention
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Can't pee? All the pearls about urinary retention
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#EMConf: Pyelonephritis Management Pearls
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Discharge:
- Healthy + young females + tolerating PO + well appearing
- Admit anyone else
- Pregnancy gets admitted for increased risk for preterm labor.
Should you send blood culture if admit?
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#EMConf: Kidney Stones
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Dr. Schramm discusses some pearls for management of renal colic.
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Board Review: The Acute Scrotum
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27 year old male presents with acute onset of left testicular pain. Cremasteric reflex is normal. Some tenderness and a tranverse lie is noted. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Testicular Torsion
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Back to Basics: Hematuria
SHIIITTS can help you remember the common causes of blood in #1.
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Back to Basics: Zipper Injuries
Zipper injuries are not only seen in There's Something About Mary. Learn how to approach and treat them.
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