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.

In 2016, a total of 16 million ED visits were reported with diabetes listed as a diagnosis, with 224,000 of these being for hyperglycemic crisis (1). In this post, we will explore the evaluation and treatment of various hyperglycemic etiologies in the ED through a series of clinical scenarios.