Orbital cellulitis is an ophthalmologic emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and management; delayed diagnosis can pose a risk for vision loss and intracranial infectious extension. Point-of-ca
The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the human body. This case highlights the utility of bedside point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department for diagnosing this and oth
The results of insufficient health care insurance and access can be seen most clearly in the emergency department. This case focuses on managing arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
POCUS is a key diagnostic tool that can allow emergency physicians to diagnose cardiac tamponade with the presence of a pericardial effusion with right ventricular collapse during diastole and/or righ
Patients with suspected ocular trauma are at risk of vision loss - and emergency physicians must recognize the danger. This is one situation where an emergent ophthalmology consult is critical, as you
Airway management of expanding neck hematomas can challenge even the most expert of emergency clinicians. Management becomes even more challenging in atypical presentations.
Since almost 1 million of cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVTs) are diagnosed each year in the United States, it can be an easy diagnosis to make at the door. However, when the ultrasound is negative,
In this case report, a common, very non-specific complaint of nausea/vomiting leads to a rare diagnosis of noncompaction cardiomyopathy in a young adult. Learn how to catch this condition, despite its
Post-MI ventricular septal rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes. This case highlights the speed, sensitivi
See how a case of unexplained, worsening pain and swelling in a bounceback patient was solved with bedside ultrasound and a thorough history that revealed social determinant red flags.