Abortion Complications
From August 2018, Avoiding BurnoutWhen performed in an appropriate medical setting the overall rate of significant complication following abortions is low. When the procedure happens under sub-optimal conditions the risk to the patient increases significantly. In the first hours following the procedure bleeding poses the biggest …
12min 45Matthew DeLaney, MD
Paper Chase #1 | Testicle Survival Time After a Torsion Event
From February 2018, Pericarditis: Getting To The Heart Of The MatterTesticular survival following torsion was 90% in the first 12 hours and over 50% from 13 to 24 hours.
3min 59Nate Finnerty, MD and Brett Ebeling, MD
Paper Chase #5 | NG Tubes Don’t Improve Outcomes for SBO
From January 2018, Alphabet Soup: TXA & IVDANasogastric decompression for SBO was associated with increased hospital LOS without a reduction in surgery or bowel ischemia.
4min 35Nate Finnerty, MD and Brett Ebeling, MD
Ectopic Pregnancy
From January 2018, Alphabet Soup: TXA & IVDAMatt, Miz and Sam discuss the spectrum of presentation for ectopic pregnancy. Everything from minor vaginal bleeding to ruptured ectopic. This is a DO NOT miss diagnosis, and one that depending on your urgent care’s resources, must be not be misappropriately handled.
20min 59Sam Ashoo, MD, Matthew DeLaney, MD, and Mizuho Morrison, DO
Pooper Problems: Part II
From November 2017, Ice, Ice BabyAnorectal problems are common presentations in the urgent and primary care setting. Most are straightforward and relatively straightforward to treat. There are a few disease processes that can have significant complications that require transfer to and Emergency Department or close out patient …
17min 5Mizuho Morrison, DO, Matthieu DeClerck, MD, and Matthew DeLaney, MD
Pooper Problems: Part I
From November 2017, Ice, Ice BabyAnorectal problems are common presentations in the urgent and primary care setting. Here we review some of the most common anorectal disorders, their physical exam findings, treatment, and complications that should be identified and dispositioned appropriately. •
23min 22Mizuho Morrison, DO and Matthieu DeClerck, MD
Hemorrhoids
From March 2017, You Broke It Where??Hemorrhoids are common. As Casey Parker reviews, the generally respond well to conservative management, but sometimes a visit to the local general surgeon is in order.
24min 26Joe Weatherly, DO and Casey Parker, MD
Novel Suturing Techniques
From January 2017, New Year Resolutions: Dissections, Flu and STD'sBrian Lin and Jonathan Kantor review the buried dermal suture, discuss the dermal set-back suture (his original technique) and the horizontal mattress suture. •
22min 56Jonathan Kantor, MD and Brian Wai Lin, MD
Bad Baby Bellies
From October 2016, Cross-React and HACKCompare and contrast diagnostic and management differences amongst pyloric stenosis, midgut volvulus, inguinal hernia, and Hirschsprung's disease.
17min 41Rick Cantor, MD, Mizuho Morrison, DO, and Solomon Behar, MD
Bounceback | 5 Year Old Boy with Vomiting
From July 2016, Heart Score, PECARN and A Twist of LymeTo review a case of a 5 year old boy with vomiting. Review concerning findings of patients with previous surgical history. Discuss differential diagnosis in children with vomiting. •
23min 28Mike Weinstock, MD, Nate Finnerty, MD, Ann Dietrich, MD, Greg Henry, MD, Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, and Jennifer Mitzman, MD
Groin Hernia, Part 1
From June 2016, Things That Go SouthGeneral surgeon paul goobie gives his preservice on the diagnosis and management of inguinal hernias. •
18min 13Paul Goobie, MD and Heidi James, MD
Groin Hernia, Part 2
From June 2016, Things That Go SouthGeneral surgeon Paul Goobie gives his preservice on the diagnosis and management of inguinal hernias. •
10min 58Heidi James, MD and Paul Goobie, MD
Pediatric Appendicitis…Still A Medical Disease?
From May 2015, Month of Pain! Chest Pain, Jaw Pain, and Animal BitesDo Neonates get appendicitis? How does a 2 year old differ in their presentation of appendicitis from an adolescent? You are alone in a clinic with a patient who you suspect has early appendicitis, but she needs an ultrasound and more workup. Should you give a dose of IM antibiotics before …
12min 4Kenji Inaba, MD and Mizuho Morrison, DO