Category Name: em@3am

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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.

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EM@3AM – Clostridium difficile Colitis

Clostridium difficile colitis: When should you suspect it and who should be tested? Let's take a minute to review a few pearls.

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EM@3AM – Compartment Syndrome

Pain with passive extension, paresthesias, poikilothermia, pallor, paralysis, and pulselessness: let's briefly discuss compartment syndrome.

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EM@3AM – Ankle Sprains

Let's take a minute to review a common sports related injury: the ankle sprain.