Peritonsillar Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Peritonsillar Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:08 am By:
Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common infection of the head and neck region. Learn the possible causes. http://bit.ly/dcoVOV
Academic Life in Emergency Medicine: Trick of the Trade: Pelvic speculum for peritonsillar abscess
academiclifeinem.blogspot.com — “ Collaborating, meeting, and sharing with inspiring people in the academic world of EM” View full resource at academiclifeinem.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 12:09 pm By:
Michelle Lin Emergency Physician, Physician, and Doctor
Need a light + tongue blade combo for peritonsillar abscess drainage? Trick of the trade: Use a lit pelvic speculum! http://t.co/8dJckW5Y
Breast Abscess and Masses: Treatment & Medication - eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Treatment: Breast masses can be broadly classified as benign or malignant. Common causes of a benign breast mass include fibrocystic disease, fibroadenoma, intraductal papilloma, and abscess. Malignant breast disease encompasses many histologic types that include, but are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on September 10, 2010 at 6:29 pm By:
Medscape Emergency Health Site
Immediate consultation in the ED for breast masses is not mandatory, but it may help facilitate faster follow-up care: http://bit.ly/azZwCd
Pneumonia, Empyema and Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A lung abscess is a subacute infection in which an area of necrosis forms in the lung parenchyma. It usually is in a dependent section of the lung, more often involves the right lung than the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 4:28 am By:
An estimated 60,000 pleural infections are diagnosed annually in the United States, including lung abscess & empyema. http://bit.ly/9QPiVa
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a spectrum of infections of the female genital tract that includes endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and peritonitis. Pathophysiology Pelvic inflammatory disease is caused by organisms ascending to the upper female ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:52 am By:
Pelvic inflammatory disease is the single most frequent serious infection encountered by women. Learn the causes. http://bit.ly/bqxz1g
Spinal Cord Infections: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Infections involving the spinal canal include epidural abscesses (infection in the epidural space), meningitis (infection of the meninges), subdural abscesses (infections of the subdural space), and intramedullary abscesses (infections within the spinal cord). Because the first ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:52 am By:
Infections involving the spinal canal include epidural abscesses, meningitis, subdural abscesses, and more. http://bit.ly/bBt5aB
Perirectal Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Perirectal and perianal abscess are commonly encountered ED problems. Timely and appropriate treatment is needed to prevent serious morbidity and mortality. This article focuses on perirectal abscess and provides some discussion of perianal abscess. These entities ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:20 am By:
Timely and appropriate treatment is needed to prevent serious morbidity and mortality due to perirectal abscess. http://bit.ly/bgmjyc
Bartholin Gland Diseases: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Bartholin glands were first described by Caspar Bartholin, a Dutch anatomist, in 1677. These paired glands are approximately 0.5 cm in diameter and are found in the labia minora in the 4- and 8-o'clock positions. Typically, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:16 am By:
Bartholin glands can become inflammed with cysts, abscesses, and disease. Learn more about Bartholin gland diseases. http://bit.ly/aMRztk
Breast Abscess and Masses: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Breast masses can be broadly classified as benign or malignant. Common causes of a benign breast mass include fibrocystic disease, fibroadenoma, intraductal papilloma, and abscess. Malignant breast disease encompasses many histologic types that include, but are ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 4:07 am By:
Breast infection most commonly affects women aged 18-50 years. Learn more about breast abscess and masses. http://bit.ly/cEnkOw
Brain Abscess: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Although rare in developed countries, brain abscess is a serious, life-threatening emergency. Once having a dire outcome, morbidity and mortality have decreased because of advances in diagnostic modalities, antibiotic regimens, and earlier surgical interventions.1, 2 ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 3:52 am By:
Although rare in developed countries, brain abscess is a serious, life-threatening emergency. http://bit.ly/9NRZAO
Felon: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Felons are closed-space infections of the fingertip pulp. Pathophysiology Fingertip pulp is divided into numerous small compartments by vertical septa that stabilize the pad. Infection occurring within these compartments can lead to abscess formation, edema, and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 3:09 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Felons are closed-space infections of the fingertip pulp. Learn more about causes and symptoms. http://bit.ly/9JzpAG
Bedside Ultrasonography, Abscess Evaluation: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Abscesses and other superficial soft tissue infections are common presentations to the emergency department (ED). In a subset of patients, the physical examination reveals a grossly fluctuant subcutaneous collection that is indicative of an abscess. In many ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 5:19 am By:
An abscess may be diagnosed through the use of ultrasonography performed at the bedside. Read more about the procedure. http://bit.ly/cT4YOt
Drainage, Peritonsillar Abscess: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The peritonsillar abscess (PTA) remains a common clinical entity in the emergency department and in an otolaryngology practice. The exact incidence has been estimated at 30 cases per 100,000 people per year.PTA is rare in infants and ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 7:23 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Peritonsillar abscess drainage is a relatively common procedure. Who needs this procedure, and who should not have it? http://bit.ly/bg7MBZ
Anesthesia, Nose: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: IntroductionNasal anesthesia is required for the management of common routine and emergency procedures. These include nasal examination, nasotracheal intubation, management of nasal and facial trauma, and management of facial and nasal abscesses. General anesthesia may not be ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 15, 2010 at 3:38 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Nasal anesthesia is required for the management of common routine and emergency procedures. See what options exist. http://bit.ly/ddnCbc
Peritonsillar Abscess: eMedicine General Surgery
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a localized accumulation of pus in the peritonsillar tissues that forms as a result of suppurative tonsillitis. An alternative explanation is that PTA is an abscess formed in a group of salivary ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on February 4, 2010 at 6:28 pm By:
Have the characteristics of peritonsillar abscess changed? At http://bit.ly/ba3p2M
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