Category Name: em@3am

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EM@3AM – Corneal Ulcer

A contact lens wearer presents with a painful red eye. Examination is notable for a hazy cornea. Let's take a minute to review corneal ulceration.

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EM@3AM – Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) Toxicity

A young female presents to the emergency department requesting testing for exposure to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB). How do you advise the patient? Read this week's review for a number of helpful hints.

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EM@3AM – Corneal Abrasion

Corneal abrasions: when should ophthalmology be consulted? Let's review a few pearls.

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EM@3AM – Esophageal Perforation

A patient presents to the ED with chest pain following an upper endoscopy. Initial CXR and gastrograffin esophagram are negative. What do you do? Read on for pearls regarding the management of esophageal perforation.

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EM@3AM – Flexor Tenosynovitis

Fusiform digit, finger held in flexion, pain with passive extension, tenderness to palpation of the flexor tendon sheath: you guessed it, let's talk flexor tenosynovitis.

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EM@3AM – Phenytoin Toxicity

Phenytoin toxicity: are there characteristic physical examination findings? Read this review for a rapid refresher.

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EM@3AM – Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis: is chemoprophylaxis indicated? Let's take a few minutes to review.

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EM@3AM – Delirium

The delirious patient: let's run the differential diagnosis.