Lindee Abe, APRN Whooping cough has been making the rounds again, and there have been reports of increased cases in 2024 across the United States. This results in more patients wanting to be seen for a cough, fearing that this may be the underlying cause. The numbers for 2024 are higher than 2023, but it …
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 …
Margaret Schifano, PA-C Management of upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds poses significant challenges from an emergency medicine perspective, requiring swift and accurate decision-making to optimize patient outcomes and ensure appropriate disposition. Clinical decision tools have emerged as indispensable aids in guiding healthcare professionals through the complex process of assessing and stratifying patients with GI …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Introduction Pneumonia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, making accurate assessment and also management crucial for healthcare providers. Various scoring systems have been developed to aid in the assessment and also risk stratification of patients with pneumonia. This article aims to analyze and compare different pneumonia scoring guidelines …
Lindee Abe, ARNP Myocarditis is a problematic diagnosis. There is not one test or symptom that leads to the diagnosis. Instead, it is a combination of the history, physical exam, and diagnostic findings that show the provider the diagnosis. It is not a common diagnosis, making it challenging to consider in the list of differentials. …
Alex Koo, MD Dental Pain and related emergencies range anywhere from 0.4-10% of all emergency department (ED) visits and depend largely on your practice setting and environment.1 Many times, patients come to the emergency department seeking relief from pain and the inability to see a dentist in a timely manner. While most dental pain complaints …
