EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Eye Complaints
Abstract Eye complaints in children can differ significantly from those seen in adults. Not only is there the challenge in performing a complete ophthalmic examination, which can vary in success…
Miscellaneous Infectious Disease Issues
Abstract Many infectious disease issues are managed in the urgent care setting. This chapter highlights tuberculosis, Lyme disease, rabies, and measles. Keywords Lyme, measles, purified protein derivative (PPD), rabies, tuberculosis…
Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal Trauma
Abstract Common miscellaneous minor traumatic and nontraumatic orthopedic issues. Keywords bursitis, carpel tunnel, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, ingrown nail removal, nail avulsion, olecranon bursitis, paronychia, ring removal, subungual hematoma, trephination …
Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea
Abstract Abdominal pain is often difficult to diagnose. By having a broad differential and methodically eliminating potential diagnoses through a combination of historical features, physical exam findings, laboratory values, and…
Gynecologic Complaints
Abstract Gynecologic medical problems are common presentations to urgent care centers. Having a basic understanding of clinical symptoms and treatment is essential to providing care in this setting. Keywords Bartholin…
Rashes and Skin Infections
Abstract Simple skin conditions are often evaluated in urgent care settings. This chapter gives an overview of the most common skin conditions and rashes that present to urgent care centers….
Genitourinary Complaints
Abstract Common urogenital complaints are discussed with clinical presentation, diagnostic features, and treatment recommendations offered. Keywords epididymitis, genital herpes simplex, prostatitis, kidney stones, urethritis, urinary tract infection (UTI) 1…
Cough, Shortness of Breath, and Chest Pain
Abstract Cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain are symptoms that millions of patients experience each year. There are many causes of these symptoms, some of which are the result…
Dental and Mouth Pain
Abstract This chapter describes several of the more common visits to urgent care centers related to mouth and jaw pain. Pain is often the most common presenting complaint, and the…
