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 …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Pediatric patients and teenagers often experience abdominal pain, which can vary from mild discomfort to also including severe debilitating pain. Determining if the pain is emergent or non-emergent is crucial for addressing it. Non-emergent pain often results from indigestion, constipation, or menstrual cramps and can be treated with over-the-counter medication and …
By: Camilo Mohar, DOThis opinion is of my own and not of my employer or the institution I work for. What is the practice of emergency medicine? It depends on who you ask. In my opinion it is the practice of always being available to assess and treat any life or limb threatening illness needing …
Lindsay Portz, PA-C Knowing how to diagnose Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and choosing optimal treatment recommendations is a crucial skill in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Virchow’s triad of stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial injury is the classic triad that causes clot formation. Venous Stasis Immobility of the lower extremities causes blood stasis. Blood usually …
Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition characterized by the heart’s inability to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid accumulation and finally pulmonary congestion. ECG (electrocardiogram) is a valuable diagnostic tool used in the evaluation of patients with CHF and can also provide important insights into the underlying cardiac abnormalities. This brief article …
