An otherwise healthy 16 year-old-male presents to the Emergency Department (ED) with a rash on his chest that began one month prior to presentation. The patient reports that his dad noticed the rash today, prompting him to present to the ED. The patient denies any systemic symptoms including fevers, nausea, malaise, or abdominal pain. He states the rash is painless and does not itch. He has no memory of a tick bite but does spend time outdoors…
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Mr. S is a 68 year old man who presents to the emergency department with maroon stools and weakness for one day. He appears diffusely weak, diaphoretic, and pale. The tech is struggling to get vital signs while the nurse is working on placing two large bore IVs. After a minute the tech gives up - “I can’t get a heart rate or a blood pressure, doc.” With another quick glance at the (obviously still living) patient, you notice a battery pack at his side. This is followed quickly by the realization that the patient has a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)…
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