A 23-year-old male presents for severe throat pain and cough. He states that his neck hurts, with left sided redness and pain. Vital signs include BP 91/49, HR 130, T 102.2 temporal, RR 25, SpO2 91% on room air. He appears toxic. The ENT exam reveals a midline uvula; soft mouth floor; prominent generalized cervical, submandibular, and submental swelling with corresponding lymphadenopathy; but no voice changes or difficulty tolerating secretions. His neck is red and tender, with mild swelling overlying the left side of neck and a painful tracheal rock. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Do you use ultrasound for suspected peritonsillar abscess (PTA)? Some of us probably do, some don't - but what does the evidence say?? Does it help the clinician? and (dare we ask) does it help the patient? This paper is potentially the best data we currently have on the topic. Mike and special guest Kim Fender dive straight into the purulence of this fluctuant topic.

Pediatric Small Talk is back with simple febrile seizures!

This month's Medical Malpractice Insights covers a case of testicular torsion.

How do you care for the patient with a penetrating wound to the groin? What should you consider?

Clay Smith brings you hyperbaric oxygen for CO toxicity, IM dosing of ketorolac, and history and exam findings in cauda equina syndrome.

Brannon Inman and Lloyd Tannenbaum bring you a novel means of treating priapism.

Today on the emDOCs cast we cover several oncologic emergencies, including SVC syndrome, malignant pericardial effusion, malignant spinal cord compression, and hypercalcemia.