The patient with urinary retention can seem like a slam dunk case. However, what do you need to consider when evaluating and managing these patients? This post discusses the pearls and pitfalls for urinary retention.
The patient with a Foley catheter is common in the ED. Patients with these catheters can experience several complications, one of the most common being a catheter-associated UTI. This post evaluates this complication, with pearls, pitfalls, and some key components of evaluation and management.
Foley Catheter Patients: Common ED Presentations / Management / Pearls & Pitfalls Read More »
Suprapubic catheters are a more invasive type of catheter that have specific indications. Patients typically have these long-term and may present to the emergency department with complications related to their catheters. This is a brief overview of some complications of suprapubic catheters and how to manage them.
Suprapubic Catheter Complications: Tips and Tricks Read More »
A time-sensitive diagnosis: testicular torsion. This review evaluates the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of testicular torsion, providing an evidence-based update for emergency providers.
Testicular Torsion: Pearls and Pitfalls Read More »
