Elderly patients are an increasing subset of the Emergency Department population, and with this population comes unique risk factors and subtlties to physical and emotional abuses. Often Emergency Physicians are required reporters so join Dr. Ebeling and reviewing the tips of identification and reporting elder abuse.

HIV shows up in the ED in more ways than we realize — from needle sticks to acute retroviral syndrome to the patient who quietly screens positive on routine labs. And at 3 am, the questions that matter aren’t abstract pathophysiology but the practical ones: When do I start PEP? How do I not miss acute HIV? Should I really be starting treatment from the ED? Join Dr. Hoeflinger as she breaks down what every emergency physician needs to know to diagnose, treat, and counsel patients with confidence through 10 FAQs about HIV.

Penetrating injuries to the neck are always concerning, but do they all need exploration surgically? Radiographically? Join Dr. Tronetti as she reviews the zones and data behind the diagnostic algorithm in penetrating neck injuries

Blunt cerebrovascular injuries can often be subtle and difficult to diagnose. They are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and therefore early recognition and treatment of these injuries is vital. Join Dr King as he discusses the nuances of blunt cerebrovascular injuries including how to properly manage them. 

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), a difficult emergency diagnosis is nonetheless important to consider in subacute and chronic fever and has overlap with its pulmonary form. Join Dr. Schneider as he takes a deep dive into what you need to know when suspecting EPTB.