It is now the standard of care to perform focused assessment using sonography for trauma (FAST) early in the evaluation of a sick trauma patient. Historically, there has been far less urgency to use ultrasound to evaluate the medical patien…
A HAT (Hair Apposition Technique) Trick Written by Mike Barsky Lacerations are one of the most common reasons patients present to the ED. Most lacerations require primary closure to avoid infection and achieve a functional and aesthetically…
Syphilis Written by Erena Weathers What is syphilis? It is an infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, a spirochete, with an internal flagella. You may know it as the GREAT IMITATOR but it is also know…
