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Martina Diaz 2/14/24 Martina Diaz 2/14/24

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.

Woods Curry, MD 6/14/16 Woods Curry, MD 6/14/16

Grand Rounds Recap - 6/8/16

This week we take a look at those rare procedures we need to have in our back pockets with facility and without hesitation and head to the procedure site to discuss cricothyrotomy, lateral canthotomy, and chest tubes.

Ryan LaFollette, MD 10/17/14 Ryan LaFollette, MD 10/17/14

Bougie-Assisted Chest Tube

Indications

Obesity
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Anticipated difficult placement

Benefits

Possible faster time to definitive chest tube placement
Helps ensure proper posterior / superior positioning
Minimizes number of violations of the parietal pleura