A Comprehensive Guide to Extremity Splinting Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Splinting an extremity is a fundamental skill in orthopedics, emergency medicine, and athletic training, designed to immobilize an injured limb and provide comfort and support. The materials used have evolved significantly, offering a range of options for providers. Products and brands vary, from generic plaster-based …
Lindee Abe, APRN Appendicitis is an immediate concern when any patient presents with right lower quadrant abdominal pain. The first diagnosis that comes to mind for most clinicians, and even most patients, is appendicitis. Appendicitis can happen at any age and requires surgical intervention…or does it? There have been changes in the past several years …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Introduction Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is a common vascular condition characterized by the formation of blood clots within the deep veins, predominantly in the lower extremities. Traditionally, the management of DVT also involves medical therapy with anticoagulants. Recent advancements in interventional radiology have also led to the development of percutaneous transcatheter …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Otitis Externa with Ear pain is a common complaint in healthcare. If you work in family practice, urgent care, or the emergency department, you will see patients with ear pain. Otitis media is a frequent diagnosis in patients with ear pain, especially during cold and flu season. Otitis externa is another …
Rich Greene, PA-C Head injury and concussion are common outpatient complaints. This case-based approach will help you differentiate the types of concussion and their common management. Patient 1 A 3 year-old male, presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) after falling off the bed while jumping on it. Patient hit their head on a tile floor …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is unfortunately all too common in hospitals. Healthcare providers must recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis early and initiate prompt treatment to improve patient outcomes. But what is the best therapy for sepsis? Is it the CLOVERS treatment, or is it …
