Can Spirometry Help Assess Older Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures?
The Case A 71-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a ground-level fall. He has a…
Case Reports
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Can Spirometry Help Assess Older Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures?
The Case A 71-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a ground-level fall. He has a... -
A Lack of Communication Let a Cancer Grow, Which Led to a Lawsuit
This medical malpractice case covers a theme commonly seen in lawsuits against emergency physicians. It highlights the... -
How To Identify and Treat Patellar Dislocation Versus Knee Dislocation
The Case A 15-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with acute left knee pain. While playing...
A Lack of Communication Let a Cancer Grow, Which Led to a Lawsuit
This medical malpractice case covers a theme commonly seen in lawsuits against emergency physicians. It highlights the…
How To Identify and Treat Patellar Dislocation Versus Knee Dislocation
The Case A 15-year-old boy presents to the emergency department with acute left knee pain. While playing…
The Frequency of Alcohol-Related Emergency Dept. Visits and Mortality
The Case A 53-year-old male known to have a substance use disorder presents to the emergency department….
Tips for Recognizing, Treating, and Reporting Child Sex Trafficking in the Emergency Department
The Case A 14-year-old male presents with a retained foreign body in his rectum. He states a…
Case Report: Fear of COVID-19 Leads to Gangrene
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a documented decline in emergency department visits for medical and…
Case Report: A Hyperthermic Death from the Diet Pill DNP
The Case A 22-year-old male arrived in the emergency department at 12:36 a.m., accompanied by his mother….
Consider This When Evaluating Mysterious Back Pain
The Case A 33-year-old female with a past medical history of anxiety presented to the emergency department…
What Is—and Isn’t—Guaranteed Under EMTALA Can Be Complex
This medical malpractice case is high yield for every emergency physician as it covers a subtle but…
Do Antacid Monotherapy or GI Cocktails Work Better for Epigastric Pain?
The Case A 43-year-old woman arrives at the emergency department complaining of epigastric pain after eating a…