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Esophageal Trauma in the Emergency Department
While esophageal injuries are relatively rare, they can be devastating if missed. Join Dr Fitz as she discusses various pathologies involving esophageal trauma, including the larger tears of Boerhaave syndrome to the mucosal lacerations of Mallory-Weiss. In the emergency department, prompt diagnosis and management can mean the difference between a full recovery and rapid decompensation, so knowledge on this low occurrence high acuity disease process is key.
Intern Diagnostics: Approach to the Limping Child
When a child walks into the ED with an abnormal gait, the challenge begins—not just in identifying the cause, but in knowing which limps signal something more serious. Join Dr Huang as she walks us through a structured approach to the limping child, highlighting key history and exam findings, critical diagnoses you can’t afford to miss, and the importance of considering non-accidental trauma in your workup.
Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Caustic Ingestions in the Emergency Department
Join Dr Amin as she describes the challenges, treatment, and sometimes life-saving interventions for patients presenting with caustic ingestions in the emergency department. From rapid assessment to tailored treatment strategies, she breaks down the essentials every clinician must know.