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Ultrasound of the Month: Peritonsillar Abscess
Deviated uvula but wondering if there is any peritonsillar abscess (PTA) to drain? Once again, ultrasound to the rescue. Join Dr. Jazmyn Shaw as she reviews the views and approaches to using US for PTA localization.
Mastering Minor Care: Peritonsillar Abscess
Drooling? Muffled voice? Clinically suspicious of a peritonsillar abscess? Join Dr. Diaz for a review of the diagnosis and definitive management of this common Minor Care presentation.
Grand Rounds Recap 9.11.19
Drs. Winslow and Habib started the Grand Rounds off with a case-based discussion on the Centor Criteria and testing for strep pharyngitis. Drs. Walsh and Sabedra led an interesting discussion about a case of TTP. In his R4 Case Follow Up lecture, Dr. Nagle presented about DKA and family presence during resuscitation. Dr. Hogan, one of the EMS Fellows, gave a great presentation about the current controversies in cardiac arrest management. Finally, the week wrapped up with some great simulation and cases from our PEM fellows about post T&A bleeds, PTA, and acute chest syndrome.