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Diagnostics: Sarcoidosis and its Complications
Dr. Dixon walks us through an overview of sarcoidosis and the many complications we must look out for in the emergency department.
Diagnostics: Intractable Hiccups
Persistent or intractable hiccups can be both a diagnostic and therapeutic conundrum for the emergency physician. Dr. Charlie Reed takes us through the pathophysiology, evaluation and treatment of this condition, and reveals the dangers that can be harbored by this common symptom.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Pneumomediastinum
Pneumomediastinum is defined as the infiltration of air into the mediastinum and its structures. This disease process can be benign, but also requires careful evaluation and management, and in severe cases may require surgical intervention. This post helps the emergency physician learn to both identify and treat this rare but important clinical entity.