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Taking A Dive Into Diverticulitis

Taking A Dive Into Diverticulitis

by Graham Wilson, Sam Wilson | Sep 28, 2023 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Infectious Disease, Surgery

You are treating a 43-year-old male with two days of left lower quadrant abdominal pain, a documented fever of 38.4 and malaise. He has no urinary or bowel symptoms. His past medical history is unremarkable. He looks well by ED standards. After a focused history and...
Focused Gallbladder Ultrasound – Enhance your Skills!

Focused Gallbladder Ultrasound – Enhance your Skills!

by Shou Peng, Shahbaz Syed | Jan 9, 2020 | Featured, Most Viewed, Ultrasound

Point of Care Ultrasound (PoCUS) for the evaluation and diagnosis of gallbladder related disease is becoming commonplace in the Emergency Department. Here, we present a quiz to test your knowledge, some answers, and helpful tips and tricks to enhance your gallbladder...
The Bottom Line 2: Anorectal abscess & Fournier’s Gangrene

The Bottom Line 2: Anorectal abscess & Fournier’s Gangrene

by Chris Mong, Alex Coutin | Nov 14, 2019 | Featured, Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries

This post is a continuation of a previous post about anorectal issues in the ED. Here, we will discuss anorectal abscess, surrounding complications, and necrotizing infections. Anorectal Abscess Anorectal abscesses are thought to occur from the plugging of anal...
The Bottom Line: Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures in the ED

The Bottom Line: Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures in the ED

by Chris Mong, Alex Coutin, Richard Hoang | Oct 31, 2019 | Featured, Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries, Most Viewed

Anorectal issues commonly present to the Emergency Department (ED), however, the evidence around many of these conditions is sparse and practice varies widely. ED providers should have a grasp on the management and disposition of common anorectal complaints. In part...
Ostomy Issues: Common Presentations in the Emergency Department

Ostomy Issues: Common Presentations in the Emergency Department

by Chirag Bhat, Kevin Durr, Julia Younan | Oct 10, 2019 | Featured, Gastroenterology

Imagine you are working overnight in your local emergency department (ED), your next patient to see is a 52 year old man, with a chief complaint of “Ostomy Issues”. You stare blankly at the screen as you try to remember the basics of an ostomy. What’s normal for an...
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