Childhood rashes are not my favorite topic or condition to contemplate. Learn more about this unique condition, especially during this time of year.
A 2-year-old female presents to the ED with 3 days of fever, cough, congestion, and watery diarrhea. The patient's mother is concerned as the toddler had two episodes of bloody diarrhea prior to arrival. You obtain a stool sample: fecal occult blood test is positive. Read this week's review to find out why HUS should be on your differential diagnosis.
An interesting case of a patient with lower extremity weakness in the setting of a recent neck wound? Learn more about this curious case and can't miss diagnosis.
Tuberculosis continues to be a deadly disease worldwide. This post details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this disease.
An 8-year-old male presents to the ED for 9 days of watery diarrhea. The patient's mother reports the onset of his symptoms following a family vacation to Mexico. Do you prescribe antibiotics? Read this week's review for helpful hints.
The asplenic patient presents several challenges to emergency physicians. What do you need to consider, and does your evaluation and management change with these patients?
Your next patient: A 21-year-old female presents with fever one week after returning from Uganda, where she participated in a college service trip to an orphanage. What do you need to know about fever in the returning traveler?
Welcome to emDocs Cases! This is the first in a series examining core clinical cases. Today's topic: the ED evaluation of community-acquired pneumonia including history, exam, imaging, and clinical scores.
