An octogenarian gentleman with a history of atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and insulin-dependent diabetes presented to the emergency department with three weeks of pain and swelling near the right side of his face. He awoke that morning with a new symptom -- difficulty swallowing…
Read More40 year old female with normal vital signs and a chief complaint of right upper quadrant abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting. She has never had this pain before. She has no past medical and no past surgical history. She denies vaginal and urinary symptoms. She undergoes right upper quadrant ultrasound which confirms the diagnosis…
Read More“A 42 year old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and L4 radiculopathy due to a remote back injury presents to the ED with chief complaint of right foot and calf pain. The pain is described as cramping and burning that gradually worsened over the 3 days prior to presentation. He is not on anticoagulation. He denies…”
Read MoreNasogastric tube (NGT) placement is a commonly performed procedure in the emergency department (ED) that is indicated for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic purposes…
Read MoreA 53-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension arrived to the Emergency Department with left arm pain shortly after a mechanical fall on an outstretched hand…
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