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Foot Injuries in the ED
As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of foot injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Certain injuries carry risks of further injury, injury-related complications, and poor outcomes which are exacerbated if they are inappropriately managed in the ED. This post will cover some of the most common and important injuries, but is not comprehensive. Injuries discussed are shown in Image 1.
Twisting and Turning - Ankle Injuries in the ED
As an EM physician, it is important to have an understanding of the spectrum of ankle injuries and how these are appropriately evaluated. Certain injuries carry risks of further injury, injury-related complications, and poor outcomes which are exacerbated if they are inappropriately managed in the ED. This post will cover some of the most common and important injuries, but is not comprehensive.
Fearsome Foliage - An Overview of Toxic Plants
Spring has sprung... and so have many species of toxic plants! Poison centers across the United States receive over 100,000 reports of exposures to toxic plants annually. It is often difficult for Emergency Medicine providers to determine the quantity and time of exposure. Plant identification presents another challenge, and can even require the input of a botanist. Now that is an interesting consult! Thankfully, some of the more common and/or dangerous plant poisonings have been well-categorized, and are summarized in this post.