Tympanic Membrane Perforation: Traumatic, Infectious Rupal S. Jain Dunia Abdul-Aziz THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE The tympanic membrane (TM) is a thin, three-layered tissue that divides the external auditory canal from the…
Acute Vertigo Harrison Lin Rodney Omron Dizziness is a common chief complaint in the emergency department (ED) that poses unique diagnostic challenges.1 The feeling of “dizziness” can be described in…
External Ear: Perichondritis, Lacerations, Auricular Hematoma Rupal S. Jain Samuel N. Helman INTRODUCTION The external ear is a defining anatomical feature susceptible to several pathologies. It consists of a uniquely…
Sudden Hearing Loss Enrique Perez Laura J Bontempo THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE The rapid onset of unilateral or bilateral hearing loss can be a devastating event. Beyond the immediate sensory disorientation,…
Infections of the Ear: Otitis Media and Externa, Mastoiditis Rupal S. Jain Candace E. Hobson INTRODUCTION Infections of the external and middle ear (otitis externa and otitis media) are common…
Communication With ENT Consultants Yan Lee Mark Grbic THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE For the successful management of a patient in the emergency department (ED) or urgent care setting, clear communication between…
Examination of the Ears, Nose, and Throat Katelyn Stepan Jimmy Truong THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Examination of the ears, nose, and throat reveals pertinent information regarding their form and function, as…
ENT Anatomy Sarah K. Rapoport THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Understanding the structural details of the ear, nose, and throat is imperative for accurate diagnosis of its pathologies. Formulating a conceptual map…
Central Nervous System Infections Benjamin H. Schnapp Corlin Jewell THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Infections of the central nervous system (CNS) can be rapidly fatal and require prompt intervention in order to…
Seizures and Status Epilepticus Elaine Rabin CLINICAL CHALLENGE Seizures are the clinical manifestations of abnormal, increased, synchronized electrical activity in the brain. An estimated 10% of the population experience at…
