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Troubleshooting Foley Caths and Suprapubic Caths
Placement of a foley catheter is usually a simple process. However when it doesn’t go smoothly, when the foley just won’t seem to pass, there are specific approaches that are needed to successfully catheterize the patient. Suprapubic catheters will also frequently need replacement and troubleshooting in the ED.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Ear Emergencies in the Department
Ear trauma, pain, and infection are a few of the common presenting complaints in emergency departments across the US, accounting for millions of visits annually. This post aims to review the diagnosis and treatment approaches for common ear emergencies including auricular hematomas, outer ear infections, and retained foreign bodies.
Diagnostics: GI Bleeding
Join Dr. Qin as she reviews the data behind the hot topics in management of GI bleeding, from use of fecal occult testing, imaging and medications to give.