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PECARN Head CT Rule

The PECARN head injury rule was derived in a population of patients younger than 18 years…

Episode 65 – Acute Joint Pain

Diagnosis and Management of Acute Joint Pain in the Emergency Department   Interview with author: Rachel…

Shortness of Breath

Hx:  A young male in his late 20’s presents with shortness of breath. He denies any…

Test Your Knowledge of Urgent Care Approach to the Syncopal Patient (Postscript 4 of 4)

A 37-year-old woman presents to urgent care with complaints of dizziness and palpitations. She was in…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Diagnosis and Management of Acute Joint Pain in the ED

Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

Alcohol Withdrawal & CIWA-AR

Treatment Mild (CIWA-Ar <8) Moderate (CIWA-Ar 9-19) Severe (CIWA-Ar >20) The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of…

Risk Management Pitfall of Urgent Care Approach to the Syncopal Patient (Postscript 3 of 4)

“I didn’t order a pregnancy test because her abdominal pain was mild after the vasovagal event.…

Flank Pain. CT with or without contrast?

Hx: A middle aged man presents with flank pain. He has no past medical history and…