Lindee Abe, APRN Fingertip avulsions and lacerations are common injuries in urgent care centers and emergency departments everywhere. Avulsions can happen any time of the year, but are most commonly seen in the warmer months. Lacerations that don’t involve muscle or tendon damage are straightforward. They can be treated easily in these settings. Mixed in …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Repetitive motion disorders, also known as repetitive strain injuries, are a common problem for many people who perform the same task repeatedly, whether it be at work or during leisure activities. These types of disorders can cause joint pain, inflammation, and even long-term damage to the affected area. In this blog …
Amy Patel, PA-C The red eye is a common complaint seen in the pediatric and adult population. The most common cause of a red eye is conjunctivitis or inflammation of the conjunctiva. Anatomically, the conjunctiva is composed of two parts: palpebral and bulbar. The palpebral layer, also known as the tarsal conjunctiva, lines the inside …
Bunnany Chhun Pekar, PhD, CRNA, AGACNP Question of the day: What is the most commonly practiced part of the pulmonary physical examination? The goal of this discussion is to review the components of a thorough pulmonary physical examination. We will also discuss if the performance of a physical examination is necessary. Advances in technology can …
Lindee Abe, ARNP We just did a post about DOMS, so let’s explore muscle breakdown a little bit further. Next up….let’s talk rhabdomyolysis. Most of us don’t see rhabdomyolysis. The military is one environment that comes to mind that sees increased numbers of rhabdomyolysis, specifically exertional rhabdomyolysis. We also read about the elderly being at …
Melanie Jones, PA-C Diverticulitis is an infection and/or inflammation in diverticula (small pouches) that occurs in the digestive tract, specifically the colon. In fact, there are more than 200,000 cases per year in the United States. Diverticulitis is the third leading cause of gastrointestinal complaints. Some patients may require inpatient treatment for severe pain or …
