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Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD

B Pod Case: Double Vision

78 year old male with past medical history coronary artery disease status post stenting, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease presents with a chief complaint of double vision, feeling off balance. Patient states he awoke this morning with double vision. He states this sensation of double vision is worse when he looks side to side, and completely resolves when he closes one of his eyes. He does not wear glasses or contacts and denies any eye pain or trauma. Also, since this morning he has felt somewhat off balance, however denies any focal numbness or weakness of extremities. He noted an episode of slurred speech approximately 1 hour prior to arrival that has since resolved. No other difficulties with word finding or language. Otherwise patient denies headache, head trauma, neck pain, chest pain, or shortness of breath. He has not had symptoms like this in the past.

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Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD

Bougie-Assisted Chest Tube

Indications

  • Obesity
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema
  • Anticipated difficult placement

Benefits

  • Possible faster time to definitive chest tube placement
  • Helps ensure proper posterior / superior positioning
  • Minimizes number of violations of the parietal pleura
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Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD Annals of B-Pod Ryan LaFollette, MD

B Pod Case Reports: 22 Year Old with Difficulty Swallowing

Chief Complaint

Difficulty Swallowing

History of Present Illness

The patient is a 22 year old female with no significant past medical history who presents to the ED with a chief complaint of dysphagia.  The patient first noticed difficulty swallowing solid foods 2 weeks ago. She states that she felt like food was getting caught in her throat.  Initially she only had difficulty swallowing solid foods and was able to eat soft foods and liquids.  However, she reports that over the course of two weeks her condition gradually worsened to the point where she could no longer tolerate fluids. She states that she has pain in the back of her throat when she attempts to swallow.

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