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EM@3AM: Scleroderma and Severe Sequelae

A 45-year old African American woman presents with progressive fatigue over the past week and has experienced intermittent episodes of severe hand pain that typically self-resolve. She has also noted a worsening headache over the last day. Her blood pressure is 197/105 mm Hg and heart rate is 90 bpm. The physical exam is notable for smooth and taut skin on the patient’s face and hands. Laboratory values show a creatinine of 3.1 mg/dL. What is the likely diagnosis?

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    Unlocking Common ED Procedures – The Impossible Space: Lumbar Punctures

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    Rectal Foreign Bodies: Not always a Simple ED Diagnosis

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    Sepsis Sources: LUCCAASSB

    Lung* (pneumonia, effusion, abscess)
    Urine* (UTI, pyelonephritis)
    Cardiac (endocarditis)
    CNS (meningitis, encephalitis, abscess)
    Abdomen (intra-abdominal)
    Arthritis (septic)
    Skin (cellulitis, abscess, NSTI)
    Spine (osteomyelitis, SEA, discitis)
    Bacteremia

     

    *most common sources

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