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Deep space infections
Fascial planes make plentiful places for infections to set up, and they can be some of the hardest to identify other than knowing when to suspect them and in whom. Join Dr. Martin as he goes through the most common diagnostics and therapeutics of deep space infectious
abnormal uterine bleeding in the non-pregnant individual
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynecologic complaint seen in the emergency department, yet the differential ranges from benign anovulatory cycles to life-threatening hemorrhage and occult malignancy. Once pregnancy has been excluded, a structured approach is essential. Join Dr Cain as he discusses the classification, evaluation, and emergency management of AUB in the non-pregnant patient.
The Pancreatitis Case File: From Suspects to Sentencing — An ED Guide to Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is the most common gastrointestinal disease requiring acute hospital admission in the United States, generating over 300,000 ED visits per year. A wide variety of "suspects" can trigger the inflammation of the pancreas characteristic of this condition. Join Dr Landry as he investigates types of pancreatitis (acute vs chronic), etiologies, disposition, complications, and treatment for these patients to get to the bottom of the "case" — from mug shots to sentencing.