Do you use ultrasound for suspected peritonsillar abscess (PTA)? Some of us probably do, some don’t – but what does the evidence say?? Does it help the clinician? and (dare we ask) does it help the patient? This paper is potentially the best data we currently have on the topic. Mike and special guest Kim Fender dive straight into the purulence of this fluctuant topic.
Ultrasound G.E.L. – POCUS for Peritonsillar Abscess Read More »
This edition of Unlocking Common ED Procedures provides pearls and pitfalls in PTA drainage.
Unlocking Common ED Procedures – Peritonsillar Abscess Drainage Read More »
Pharyngitis accounts for a large number of Emergency Department and Urgent Care visits each year. The majority of cases are due to a viral etiology, and Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus accounts for 15% to 30% of cases. However, a wide array of diseases may present similarly, with several of these potentially life-threatening. This post looks at these mimics and more.
Strep Throat Mimics: Pearls & Pitfalls Read More »