A 20-year-old otherwise healthy male presents to the emergency department for right lower extremity pain after being tackled during a football scrimmage 2 days ago. He thought it would get better over time by taking ibuprofen, but still cannot walk on it…
Read MoreNecrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening soft tissue infection that causes necrosis of the muscle fascia and subcutaneous tissues…
Read MoreI picked up the next chart during my fast track shift. I read the triage note: Back pain, ESI 4. Possibly a herniated disc or some other kind of musculoskeletal back pain…
Read MoreA previously healthy, fully immunized 8-month-old boy presents to the emergency department (ED) with increased work of breathing. The patient developed rhinorrhea, a non-productive cough, and increased congestion two days before presentation…
Read MoreThough to outsiders it may seem strange, for staff in the emergency department (ED), humor is as common as chest pain or dizziness…
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