29-year-old female presents to the ED with a “skin infection” of her left flank. The wound is in her mid axillary line in her left middle quadrant. She states she has had subjective fever, no chills. Her medical history is significant only for a bariatric surgery 6 months ago... Tak e the...
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Rob
on 11 May 2009
Filed under: Intermediate, Advanced, Abscess, Procedural ultrasound
32-year-old male with a past history of HTN and gout presents with left ankle pain for two days. The patient has no history of trauma, prior injury, or fever. His left ankle appears slightly swollen and is warm to the touch. His vitals were significant for tachycardia and no fever. He has a WBC count...
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Rob
on 26 Feb 2009
Filed under: Intermediate, Musculoskeletal, Procedural ultrasound
54-year-old male with hx of hepatitis B, cirrhosis, and chronic alcohol abuse presents via EMS after being found at the bottom of a flight of stairs. He is clinically intoxicated. His GCS=13. You notice numerous bruises on his torso and extremities but no obvious fracture. He seems to be tender everywhere...
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Rob
on 30 Jan 2009
Filed under: trauma, FAST, Intermediate, Beginner, Procedural ultrasound
18-year-old male with right-sided throat pain and trismus. You perform a focused ultrasound and note the following ... Take the Case
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Rob
on 20 Nov 2008
Filed under: Intermediate, Beginner, Abscess, Procedural ultrasound, Tonsil
A 27-year-old male presents to the ED after injuring his right leg. He states that he tripped while running down some stairs and adds he believes he twisted his knee prior to hitting the ground at the base of the stairs. On examination, he has a large knee effusion. His x-rays are negative for fracture...
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Rob
on 19 Feb 2008
Filed under: Intermediate, Musculoskeletal, Procedural ultrasound