Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Right Upper Quadrant Pain in the ED
Right upper quadrant abdominal pain is a frequently encountered chief complaint in the emergency department and requires methodical evaluation. Emergency physicians face the challenge of distinguishing between a broad range of potential etiologies, from benign conditions to life-threatening emergencies.
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A Review of Throat Infections: Must-Not-Miss Diseases
In the previous issue, the author reviewed common causes of sore throat as well as diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. In this issue, he tackles ill-appearing children and how to approach those at risk for an airway disaster. This article is a must-read for all practicing emergency medicine clinicians to safely diagnose and manage these high-risk children.
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Colonic Emergencies
Abdominal pain is one of the most frequent chief complaints an emergency clinician will evaluate. Some of the most frequently encountered colonic emergencies, including large bowel obstruction, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, diverticulitis, toxic megacolon, scybala, volvulus, hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, and constipation, will be reviewed in this article.
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Evaluation and Management of Anaphylaxis in the Emergency Department
This article will present the most current information for diagnosing allergic reactions and anaphylaxis and how to treat them properly.
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Understanding Myocarditis, COVID-19 Infection, and COVID-19 Vaccines
Although myocarditis is rare, interest has increased in recent years because of the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccinations both being associated with its development. This review article will trace the history of myocarditis from the pre-COVID-19 era to the present day.
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A Review of Throat Infections: Low-Acuity Disease
Sore throats are common pediatric chief complaints, with etiologies ranging from thrush to epiglottitis. All clinicians must be familiar with the diversity of causes from benign to life-threatening in order to decrease morbidity and mortality with a timely diagnosis.
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Acute Abdominal Pain in Older Adults
Abdominal pain is a common chief complaint for patients presenting to an emergency department. This article will discuss history and physical exam findings, diagnostic tools, and analgesia, as well as several, but not all, pathologies that can cause acute abdominal pain in an older adult.
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Evaluation of Syncope in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Syncope is a frightening event for a child’s family. Fortunately, the majority of etiologies are benign. However, there are rare, potentially life-threatening causes of cardiac diseases that cannot be missed. The authors review and present a balanced approach to a child with syncope.
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Taking a Deep Dive into Diving
This article describes the various gas laws that govern underwater physiology and common underwater trauma and mishaps.
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The Fourth Trimester: Emergencies in the Postpartum Period
The most common causes of maternal death in the postpartum period include infection, hemorrhage, cardiomyopathy, and mental health-related conditions.