Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021

Last week, the CDC released a 2021 summary report on maternal mortality rates in the United…

Test Your Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

When taking a patient’s sexual history, it’s important to remain objective, nonjudgmental, and confidential. Each of…

Test Your Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

A 23-year-old man presents to your clinic with a chief complaint of “rash on private area.”…

What’s Your Diagnosis?  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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

Test Your Knowledge: Postpartum Complications in the ED

Postpartum patients may present to the emergency department with complaints ranging from minor issues, requiring only…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Managing Postpartum Complications in the Emergency Department 

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

Pregnant With Vomiting

History A 33 yo female presents for possible pregnancy. She gives a hx of only 3…

Ectopic Pregnancy

Location Epidemiology Risk Factors (50% cases have none) Ultrasound Beta-hCG Treatment Further Reading First Trimester Pregnancy…

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Definition ACOG defines postpartum hemorrhage as cumulative blood loss of greater than or equal to 1,000…