How is trismus defined? What can cause it, and what should you do?

This week Clay Smith looks at UTI and need for LP in neonatal fever, heat stroke, imaging for appendicitis during pregnancy, and chest x-ray in aortic syndromes.

A Wild "Goose" Chase?

When and how should you use intraosseous access? This post in the emDocs procedure series answers these questions and more.

Today's EM Thinker post provides pearls on a variety of topics including airway optimization and high risk complaints and patients.

Varicose veins are common, but are there complications that can come from these seemingly innocuous findings?

A 21-year-old male is brought to the ED by EMS after an MVC at 60 mph. He is complaining of severe right lower extremity pain, which EMS splinted. You find no other injuries on your exam, but upon removal of the splint, the patient has a clear deformity. You cannot detect a dorsalis pedis or posterior tibialis pulse on the right. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?

What is the utility of RhoGam in 1st Trimester Pregnancy?