What’s Your Diagnosis? Low Back Pain in the ED

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

Test Your Knowledge: Low Back Pain

Low back pain is a common presentation in the emergency department, and determining whether the cause…

What is the accuracy of brain imaging for ED patients presenting with acute vertigo?

Question What is the accuracy of brain imaging in detection of a central cause of dizziness…

Flank Pain. CT with or without contrast?

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

Identifying Fractures or Sutures in Pediatric Trauma Patients

Skull sutures normally found in pediatric patients can make it difficult to differentiate a fracture from…

Brain Teaser: Signs of pneumothorax when seen on thoracic ultrasound

The pediatric patient is arguably more suited for emergency ultrasound than the adult patient. Children generally…

Ultrasound Assessment for Skull Fractures

The use of ultrasound at the point of care by emergency clinicians, as well as by…