A 14 month-old female with no significant PMH who presented to the Emergency Department with vomiting. Per mom, patient was well yesterday, but today has been refusing food, crying and vomiting. Patient has had no known sick contacts and her vaccinations are up to date. A review of systems was performed and was otherwise negative…
Read MoreA 72 year old male with no PMH presents to the emergency department (ED) for vague abdominal discomfort and fullness. The patient is hemodynamically stable on arrival and received a point of care ultrasound (POCUS) for evaluation of his abdominal pain. FAST performed was negative for free fluid, however, the renal ultrasound showed unilateral mild hydronephrosis on the right side. POCUS was then performed to evaluate the aorta, and a large abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) was seen, measuring 14cm at its largest diameter…
Read MoreA 25-year-old male with recurrent strep throat presents to the ED with sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and feeling as though his voice has changed. His physical exam is significant for a left sided, bulging tonsil. He is currently managing his own secretions, and his respiratory status is stable. You are concerned that he has not been able to drink any fluids since the night prior…
Read More51 year old male who presents post-op day 4 after an abdominal surgery with vomiting and abdominal pain and distention. Patient does not endorse fevers or chills, and denies bowel movements or flatus in past day…
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