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From February 2018, Pericarditis: Getting To The Heart Of The MatterRick and Mike discuss two incredible cases referred from a listener that help describe the terrible possibilities associated with intravenous drug abuse. Cavernous abscesses, acute limb ischemia, and atypical infections are important considerations with the diagnosis hinging on a thorough history …
15min 32Rick Pescatore, DO and Mike Weinstock, MD
Paper Chase 4 | More Evidence: Antibiotics Are Back in for Abscesses
From September 2017, Dissecting Into The Heart Of The MatterAs compared with incision and drainage alone, clindamycin or TMP-SMX in conjunction with incision and drainage improves short-term outcomes in patients who have a simple abscess. •
3min 30Nate Finnerty, MD and Brett Ebeling, MD
Paper Chase 3 | Antibiotics are Back for Abscesses
From October 2016, Cross-React and HACKDiscuss findings from the recent article by Talan DA, Mower WR, Krishnadasan A, Abrahamian FM, Lovecchio F, Karras DJ, Steele MT, Rothman RE, Hoagland R, Moran GJ. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess. N Engl J Med. 2016 Mar 3 •
7min 6Nate Finnerty, MD and Rebekah Richards, MD
Paper Chase 4 | Clinda vs Bactrim for Soft Tissue Infections
From October 2016, Cross-React and HACKDiscuss findings from the recent article by Miller LG, Daum RS, Creech CB et al. Clindamycin versus trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for uncomplicated skin infections. N Engl J Med 2015; 372:1093–103. •
8min 21Nate Finnerty, MD and Rebekah Richards, MD