Ophthalmologic complaints are a common reason for visits to the emergency department, with nearly 2 million cases per year. Many of the problems stem from retinal detachment, posterior vitreous detach
A penile fracture is a rare urological emergency, with an estimated 500–600 cases reported annually in the United States. While imaging should not delay surgical intervention when necessary, studies s
In 1965, the U.S. government predicted a physician shortage, or (more accurately), an imbalanced distribution of physicians in the country. To prevent this, the government created Health Professional
A safety precaution as simple as a mask has become the symbol of the struggle physicians face during – and after – a public health crisis. Whether it was the Black Death or COVID-19, the physician’s m
In Part 2 of this Critical Care Device series, we continue to learn about the Swan-Ganz catheter. Pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) are considered a valuable diagnostic and management tool in cardioge
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) encephalitis is the most common cause of sporadic fatal encephalitis worldwide. The clinical syndrome is often characterized by the rapid onset of fever, headache,
We examine two cases of acute myocardial infarction that required thrombolytics administration in the emergency department, prior to cardiac catheterization. Although outcomes differed, these cases hi
Pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) are considered a valuable diagnostic and management tool in cardiogenic shock. For this application, their use is supported by recent evidence correlating their place
Harm reduction for substance use is an evidence-based approach to building rapport with patients, meeting them where they’re at, and helping build a bridge to recovery. It aims to be non-judgmental an
Cold agglutinin syndrome is an autoimmune hemolytic anemia mediated by cold agglutinin, typically monoclonal, proteins. This pathology is termed “cold” as the agglutinin proteins bind to their target