Category Name: practice updates

clinical cases

A Lump in the Groin: The Diagnostic Dilemma

The patient with groin or axillary mass has a wide differential. This post describes a case of a patient with IV drug abuse and groin mass. What are pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of this complaint?

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Croup: ED-focused Highlights

The pediatric patient with that classic barking cough. Is it croup? How do we evaluate and treat these patients? This post evaluates these questions and more.

practice updates

Thrombocytosis in the ED

Thrombocytosis can be related to a variety of diseases, with a range of presentations. What do you need to know in the ED about this condition?