Mastering Minor Care: Nasal Septal Hematoma
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This complication of blunt facial trauma is nothing to turn your nose up at! Join us as we review relevant anatomy and walk through the management of nasal septal hematomas.
Read MoreMore than a Sore Throat: Lemierre's Syndrome
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Sore throats are commonly viral in nature and can be treated with supportive care. However, there are certain diagnosis that be considered when evaluating patients. Dr. Edmond Irankunda reviews Lemierre’s Syndrome, a sore throat with potentially dangerous systemic complications.
Read MoreMore Than A Sore Throat: Ludwig's Angina
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A 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 MoreMinor Care Series: Finger Tendon Injuries
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In 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 MoreConjunctivitis
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It's been a busy night in the SRU. You've already sent two traumas to the OR, given tPA to an acute stroke, and sent a post-arrest patient up to the MICU. As you walk back to your computer to finally take a sip of now cold coffee, you notice there's a new patient in A2. The chief complaint, conjunctivitis. You sigh as you try to recall the differential for the red eye. You think to yourself, I wish they actually covered eyes in medical school. Read on to learn how to care majorly about a “minor” complaint. And no, all is not solved by some antibiotic drops.
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