Clinical Correlations

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

By Daniel Martinez-Krams Peer Reviewed You are rounding on your patients, and your team is discussing a 52-year-old man with HIV who came in with shortness of breath and fever and was found to have pneumonia.

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Core EM

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Author: Jonathan Kobles, MD Warning, this article contains graphic images. Introduction: An 85-year-old male with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and atrial fibrillation on Eliquis presents to the emergency department (ED) after a trip and fall in the bathroom. On examination, the following wound is observed: Background: Skin tears are a common injury in the elderly population and are associated with significant morbidity due to impaired wound healing.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Written by Pendell Meyers A man in his 30s presented with acute upper midline abdominal pain and nausea. He described it as radiating into his chest, like "pressure", and "burning". Vitals were within normal limits except bradycardia. Here is his triage ECG: What do you think? Sinus bradycardia, normal QRS. There is STE in several leads including I, aVL, and V2, with STD in II and aVF.

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Core EM

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

This procedure video provides a step-by-step guide to performing an ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca nerve block, a crucial technique for managing pain in patients with hip and proximal femur fractures. Dr. Mitchell Foster explains the procedure in detail, covering patient positioning, ultrasound anatomy, needle insertion, hydrodissection confirmation, and anesthetic administration.

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