Renal Papillary Necrosis and Sickle Cell Disease
Blood shooting out of the urethra will catch people’s attention! While it may be due to a relatively benign issue, there...
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis
We have previously discussed how saying “It’s JUST a virus,” is not comforting to families and may undermine your credibility. For...
Calculating Dose for Local Anesthetics
We do complex mathematics every time we evaluate a patient. Risk:Benefit ratios, Odds Ratios and Likelihood Ratios quickly get weighed and...
Subgaleal Hematoma from Hair Braiding
The diversity of complaints and presentations in the ED keeps us on our toes and requires our continued vigilance. It is...
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
HYPER-Emesis sounds gross! It sounds like something from a horror movie and invokes thoughts of demonic possession. Of course we deal...
Hemoptysis in Children
A child spewing bright red blood across the room will likely grab your attention, and potentially ruin your day. Fortunately, it...
Erythema ab Igne
Dermatologic eruptions (AKA rashes) exist on such an interesting spectrum – from unexciting to emergent. We’ve previously discussed my general approach...
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