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How much do you know about treating special patient populations who present to urgent care with symptoms of closed head injury? Test yourself with this quiz. If you aren’t satisfied with your score, check out the May 2022 issue of Evidence-Based Urgent Care, Management of Closed Head Injuries in Urgent Care.

Question: Which of the following is a recommended practice for managing anticoagulated patients with mild closed head injury?

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SPECIAL POP(ULATION) QUIZ: Closed Head Injury in Urgent Care - EB Medicine How much do you know about treating special patient populations who present to urgent care with symptoms of closed head injury? Test yourself with this quiz. If you aren’t satisfied…

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the September 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient. Listen today on any podcast platform! https://loom.ly/bN-o0Iw

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - EB Medicine In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the September 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient

A 35-year-old man presents to your urgent care with sudden onset of diarrhea for the past 3 days. He reports having loose, watery stools 6 to 8 times per day, and mild abdominal cramping. Although he has nausea, he says has only vomited twice. This patient reports no significant past medical history, no travel history, and no known allergies. On examination, he has mild dehydration, abdominal tenderness (especially in the lower quadrants), and no sign of peritonitis. He says he feels weak and queasy. What is the most appropriate next step for this patient?

a. Tell the patient that he must have eaten something bad, send him home to rest and rehydrate, and let it run its course.
b. Refer the patient to the emergency department for abdominal ultrasound, intravenous fluids, and antiemetics.
c. Begin intravenous antibiotics immediately and initiate EMS protocol.
d. Obtain a stool sample and begin oral rehydration therapy (ORT).

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Test Your Knowledge on Acute Gastroenteritis in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2) - EB Medicine A 35-year-old man presents to your urgent care with sudden onset of diarrhea for the past 3 days. He reports having loose, watery stools 6 to 8 times per day,…

Chaos and Resilience: Surviving a Hurricane in Asheville, NC

In this episode, Dr. Julia Draper shares her firsthand account of managing a crisis during a hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. As the area faced unprecedented flooding, Dr. Draper describes the challenges faced at Mission Hospital, including loss of power and water. She details the innovative solutions the hospital implemented and highlights the tireless efforts of staff during a natural disaster of this magnitude.

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Chaos and Resilience: Surviving a Hurricane in Asheville, NC - EB Medicine In this episode, Dr. Julia Draper shares her firsthand account of managing a crisis during a hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina.

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➡️ Test Your Knowledge: Acute Gastroenteritis

A 28-year-old pregnant woman presents to your urgent care with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, low-grade fever (100.5˚F), and body aches. She is 24 weeks pregnant and reports regular prenatal check-ups, no significant past medical history, and no known allergies...

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Test Your Knowledge on Acute Gastroenteritis in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2) - EB Medicine A 28-year-old pregnant woman presents to your urgent care with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, low-grade fever (100.5˚F), and body aches. She is 24 weeks pregnant and reports regular prenatal check-ups, no…

In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. Listen now on any podcast platform! https://loom.ly/A5CMiRg

Navigating the IV Fluid Shortage - EB Medicine In this special episode Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ryan Johnson, Pharm. D. who shares strategies to address the recent IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Coding Challenge: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Urgent Care

Determine the correct service code for this urgent care presentation of abnormal uterine bleeding...
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Coding Challenge: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Urgent Care - EB Medicine Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION 26-year-old female new patient presents with a chief complaint of lower abdominal pain, nausea,and vaginal…

NEW EMplify Podcast Episode Out Now: Elder Abuse & Neglect

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department. Listen Now! https://loom.ly/mnOZaXc

Elder Abuse and Neglect - EB Medicine In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the September 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department

➡️ Test Your Knowledge: Abnornal Uterine Bleeding

A 40-year-old woman with a history of heavy irregular me**es and uterine fibroids presents to the urgent care with heavy vaginal bleeding... https://loom.ly/JXMBILk

Test Your Knowledge on Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2) - EB Medicine A 40-year-old woman with a history of heavy irregular me**es and uterine fibroids presents to the urgent care with heavy vaginal bleeding. The patient has a history of uterine fibroids…

New Podcast Alert: Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the August 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa for the Urgent Care Clinician. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! https://loom.ly/CglF1dk

Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa - EB Medicine In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the August 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa for the Urgent Care Clinician.

The Abscess Course prepares you to diagnose and treat all kinds of abscesses, from chalazions to paronychia, anywhere on the body, from head to toe. Six modules and multitudes of close-up, step-by-step videos cover the basics of anesthesia and pain management, incision and drainage, procedures by body system, controversies, novel techniques, risk management tips, and more. Enroll Today! https://loom.ly/FqNb8xs

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Get new solutions for wound care management in just 30 minutes with this all-new FREE webinar! Join Dr. Patrick O’Malley and Dr. John Lazor from Clozex Medical Inc on Monday, September 9, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Register Today! https://loom.ly/bnxD4YY

30-Minute Upskill Drill: Novel Solutions for Wound Closure & Repair Register now for 30-Minute Upskill Drill: Novel Solutions for Wound Closure & Repair on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on September 9, 2024, 12:00 PM EDT.

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Join EB Medicine at the upcoming NERUCA Conference in Mashantucket, CT from September 22 to the 24th! As a special bonus when registering for the conference, EB Medicine is offering an exclusive Upskill Academy bundle! This bundle features three of our bestselling urgent care courses at a significantly discounted price: The Laceration Course, The Abscess Course, and The Urgent Care EKG Course.

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The FDA has approved Neffy, the first nasal epinephrine spray for treating anaphylaxis. Learn about this new alternative to injectable epinephrine and its potential impact on emergency allergy care. For more resources and information, read our blog post here: https://loom.ly/SQz55Sg

Neffy Nasal Epinephrine - EB Medicine On August 9th, 2024 the U.S. FDA approved a new nasal epinephrine formulation. A first of its kind, Neffy is a nasal epinephrine preparation approved for the treatment of anaphylaxis.…

Read Dr. O'Malley's Latest Blog Post, Essential Tool: Trauma Shears! https://loom.ly/zZVRENE

Essential Tool: Trauma Shears - EB Medicine Having a good pair of durable scissors or "trauma shears" will serve you well. If working in a busy ER, you will use these most every shift to remove clothing or bandages placed by EMS.

Coding Challenge: Earn Pain in Urgent Care

Determine the correct service code for this urgent care presentation of left ear pain... https://loom.ly/lWVPIQs

Coding Challenge: Ear Pain in Urgent Care - EB Medicine Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION 10-year-old female new patient complains of left ear pain. Mom is in the room and…