Although hand injuries are often triaged to minor care/fast track, not all of these injuries are so minor in nature. Join Dr. Adam Gottula and Dr. Bennett Lane as they discuss one of the most fear hand injuries: Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure.
Read MoreYou are finally done with your initial trauma assessment when you see a purple, swollen ear. You know this auricular hematoma needs to be evacuated but where to start? What’s the latest on bolstering? Join Dr. Ijaz as he goes through the basics and the latest on auricular hematoma management.
Read MoreNot all sore throats are created equal. Join Dr. Stephanie Winslow as she discusses one of the most concerning presentations of sore throat in an adult: Epiglottitis.
Read MoreHow often do we see the elderly patient that comes into the ED with the chief complaint of “nosebleed”? Although these visits are usually straightforward, sometimes they are not. Be prepared for the next complicated nosebleed you see by reading this post by Dr. Ijaz who nose a thing or two about epistaxis!
Read MoreSometimes finding a way to treat a migraine in a patient can induce a migraine in ourselves! Join Dr. Zalesky in learning about the diagnosis of migraines, the red flags associated with the diagnosis, and learning how to best manage a patient that walks through your emergency department doors with disabling migraine.
Read MoreFar too often we are faced with the situation in which we are concerned about septic arthritis in a patient’s ankle. Although tapping the ankle can be a daunting task, Dr. Leech provides us with a guide in this month’s minor care post to make difficulty with ankle arthrocentesis a problem of the past.
Read MoreCellulitis with or without abscess - a common problem with a stamp-like treatment of antibiotics. Should every skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI) get the same remedy? Is there a role for risk factors or ultrasound in risk stratification of additional coverage? Join Dr. Laurence for a dive into the current literature of SSTI coverage.
Read MoreA sore throat is usually a quick work-up in the emergency department… except when it is not! Join us in learning about the nuances of Ludwig’s Angina written by Dr. Shawn Hassani.
Read MoreIn the month’s Minor Care Series, we will shift focus to a dive into orthopedic complaints, starting first with finger tendon injuries. We frequently see patients that come in with a finger that can’t flex or can’t extend; what should we do for these patients? Read on to find out!
Read MoreSRU (pronounced "shrew") = Shock Resuscitation Unit
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
Training in, and managing, the SRU is one of the crown jewels of our residency. It is where the sickest of the sick patients are found in our ED. It is a crucible, a test of knowledge and strength, and a true manifestation of the tripartite mission of our department: Leadership, Excellence, and Opportunity.
