A 28-year-old male with no past medical history presents to the emergency department with two days of gradually worsening right index finger pain and swelling. The patient reports that he works on a saltwater fishing boat and frequently has cuts on his hand. A few days ago, he noticed worsening pain and swelling to a cut on his right index finger. Today, the pain worsened and he is having difficulty bending his finger. He states that the pain radiates from his index finger up his hand and right forearm. He has not had any fevers and there is no associated numbness or tingling…
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A 4 month-old ex-full term infant presents to the ED unresponsive. He is immediately brought to the trauma room and history is gathered from his mother…
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A previously healthy 11 year-old male presents to the ED with three days of lower abdominal pain. The patient was evaluated at an urgent care center prior to arrival and was sent to the ED to “rule out appendicitis.” The patient reports intermittent “stabbing” pain that was initially suprapubic, but moved to the right lower quadrant today. The patient states the pain comes and goes without a clear trigger, but he has been able to eat normally and go to school. His mom became concerned today when they were about to eat dinner and the patient had an episode of severe pain that caused him to lie down. His mom gave him acetaminophen with some relief. He has not had fever, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. He has no sick contacts. He denies dysuria and penile discharge…
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