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Trip, Slip, Scan? Rethinking Head CTs in the Elderly
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Trip, Slip, Scan? Rethinking Head CTs in the Elderly

Ground-level falls are a leading reason older adults get head CTs in the ER, largely because current rules treat age > 65 as a risk factor by itself. Yet many emergency physicians question whether that’s always necessary for well-appearing patients. A new systematic review and meta-analysis in Annals of Emergency Medicine digs deeper, asking: what other factors truly predict intracranial hemorrhage after ground-level falls? Join Dr. Snyder as she explores the findings, limitations, and what they mean for everyday practice.

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Ovarian Emergencies: Adnexal Ectopic Pregnancy
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Ovarian Emergencies: Adnexal Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy represents one of the most urgent gynecologic emergencies encountered in the ED. Though relatively uncommon, the consequences can be life‑threatening if not recognized quickly. Because symptoms often mimic other causes of acute pelvic pain, clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion to avoid delays in diagnosis. Prompt management is essential to reduce morbidity and preserve future fertility. In this second installment of ovarian emergencies, Dr. Bannister reviews the critical features of ectopic pregnancy, its diagnostic challenges, and the strategies for timely intervention.

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