Case Report: Subtle ECG Findings Evolving to STEMI
An inverted T wave occurring in an isolated electrocardiographic region is referred to as an isolated T…
Case Reports
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Case Report: Subtle ECG Findings Evolving to STEMI
An inverted T wave occurring in an isolated electrocardiographic region is referred to as an isolated T... -
Using Ultrasound to Diagnose Patient with Bilateral, Atraumatic Hand Pain
The Case A 25-year-old man with no past medical history presented to the emergency department with bilateral... -
Case Report: Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms Require Repeat ECGs
The Case A 35-year-old white woman presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest...
Using Ultrasound to Diagnose Patient with Bilateral, Atraumatic Hand Pain
The Case A 25-year-old man with no past medical history presented to the emergency department with bilateral…
Case Report: Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms Require Repeat ECGs
The Case A 35-year-old white woman presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest…
Can Spirometry Help Assess Older Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures?
The Case A 71-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a ground-level fall. He has a…
Tips for Diagnosing Abusive Head Trauma
The Case A 2-year-old male presents with vomiting. He was seen by his pediatrician two days ago…
A Lack of Communication Let a Cancer Grow, Which Led to a Lawsuit
This medical malpractice case covers a theme commonly seen in lawsuits against emergency physicians. It highlights the…
How To Identify and Treat Patellar Dislocation Versus Knee Dislocation
The Case A 15-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with acute left knee pain. While playing…
The Frequency of Alcohol-Related Emergency Dept. Visits and Mortality
The Case A 53-year-old male known to have a substance use disorder presents to the emergency department….
Tips for Recognizing, Treating, and Reporting Child Sex Trafficking in the Emergency Department
The Case A 14-year-old male presents with a retained foreign body in his rectum. He states a…
Case Report: Fear of COVID-19 Leads to Gangrene
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a documented decline in emergency department visits for medical and…