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Esophageal Trauma in the Emergency Department
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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.

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Intern Diagnostics: Approach to the Limping Child
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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.

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