For emergency physicians and trauma teams, the bruise is a warning sign—a clue to look deeper, image liberally, and monitor closely. The presence of SBS should immediately trigger a structured evaluation for intra-abdominal injury, spinal fractures, and vascular complications.

In the foreground, a person is seated on the edge of a low, green-painted concrete or plastic structure, possibly a curb, planter border, or playground feature…

…Patients who underwent POCUS examination for identification of an IUP had a length of stay in the emergency department that was over an hour shorter than those who went for comprehensive ultrasound. Emergency physician proficiency in POCUS in early pregnancy could improve patient flow and satisfaction…

Wildland fire has shaped the North American landscape for millennia. It supported ecological balance, sustained biodiversity, and formed a core pillar of Indigenous land management. Yet today, it has become synonymous with destruction and disaster…

A 21-year-old Spanish-speaking gentleman presented to the emergency department with the chief complaint of abdominal pain. It quickly became apparent that the abdominal pain was not his chief concern and he was most bothered by three days of waxing and waning headache.