What is prostatitis, how is it diagnosed, and what is the treatment? This post from Summer Chavez gives you a deep dive into the prostate.
Prostatitis: ED Presentation, Evaluation, Management, and Complications Read More »
What should you use to diagnose mastitis and breast abscess, and what’s the management?
Mastitis and Breast Abscesses Read More »
This EM Educator from Alex Koyfman looks at fever in the patient with HIV/AIDS.
The EM Educator Series: HIV/AIDS + Fever Read More »
What happens when cholecystitis is not associated with gallstones?
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis in Adults: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
This month’s case is another reminder to think of spinal epidural abscess in back pain patients. Doing the right thing, while not always keeping one from getting sued, will (almost always) keep a jury on your side. We are not responsible for foreseeing the future.
Medical Malpractice Insights: We’re Doctors, not Prophets… Read More »
A 22-year-old male is brought in by EMS to the ED after falling 20 feet. He landed primarily on his right leg, which is now obviously deformed with broken skin and exposed bone distally. He is in obvious pain with a grossly deformed right ankle. Pulses are normal and equal bilaterally. What’s the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
EM@3AM: Open Fracture Read More »
Sore throat (aka, pharyngitis) is the 3rd most common complaint for physician visits. Although the overwhelming majority of these cases are viral in origin (rhinovirus ~20%), the major focus of our attention in the ED stems around the question of “strep (GAS) vs not strep” and who gets antibiotics…. does anyone need antibiotics? And what about rheumatic fever?
An Understated Myth? Strep Throat & Rheumatic Fever Read More »
Our EM Educator post this week looks at considerations for endocarditis. How do we diagnose and manage this disease?
The EM Educator Series: Endocarditis – How to put all of the findings together Read More »
Welcome back to the EM educator series. This week covers Ludwig Angina with one case and key questions. Don’t miss out!
The EM Educator Series: More Than Just Dental Pain Read More »
A splenic abscess can be a difficult disease to diagnose. This post from Alec Pawlukiewicz provides you with pearls and pitfalls in the evaluation and management of this condition.
Splenic Abscess: ED Presentation, Evaluation, and Management Read More »
