Perintonsillar abscess aspiration
Anatomic considerationsTarget: abscess is usually superior to the tonsil, at the intersection of the base of the uvula
Metacarpal fractures
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Urine analysis
-LE (produced by neutrophils in the urine) can read falsely negative with oxidizing antibiotics such as cephalexin, nitrofurantoin,
Hemorrhoids
Acutely thrombosed external hemorrhoids may be safely excised in the emergency department in patients who present within 48-72
Pediatric cervical spine injuries
Source: HQMedEd Nexus works if > 9 yearsMost common complaint is a sensory deficit8 screening factors: (Leonard 2010, annals
Acetaminophen toxicity
Chronic ingestion In 2004, Daly et al demonstrated that patients with delayed presentations (more than 24 hours after
Syncope
Clinical Policy: Critical Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with
