Emergency Medicine General
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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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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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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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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.
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‘Doc, I Can’t See’: The Emergency Medicine Approach to Acute Atraumatic Vision Loss
This article will discuss the various emergent causes of vision loss, including necessary diagnostic testing, imaging, and needed interventions and consultations. Most importantly, emergency medicine clinicians must be sensitive to the goal of restoration and preservation of as much vision as possible.
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Concussion Assessment in the Emergency Department with an Emphasis on Sports-Related Injury
The body of research regarding concussions has broadened dramatically in recent years. This expanded medical knowledge has led to changes in the recommended treatment of concussion. It is important for emergency medicine physicians to be well versed in the recognition and management of concussion in the emergency department, as well as potential complications and long-term sequelae of this condition.
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Constipation: Adult and Pediatric Considerations
Constipation is a common diagnosis in the emergency department (ED) that has been steadily increasing in prevalence over the past several decades. As the morbidity and healthcare costs from this condition increase, it is important that ED physicians be aware of the workup, management, and potential complications of this common condition in adults and children alike.
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Hypothermia and Frostbite
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention and correction. For patients with environmental exposures, especially freezing ambient temperatures, cold water, snow, and ice, frostbite injuries are of significant concern.