CHAPTER 182 Toxicodendron (Rhus) Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac) Presentation The patient is troubled with an intensely pruritic rash that often consists of raised lesions that develop…
CHAPTER 94 Vaginal Bleeding Presentation A menstruating woman complains of greater-than-usual bleeding, which is either off of her usual schedule (metrorrhagia), lasts longer than a typical period, or is heavier…
CHAPTER 79 Epididymitis Presentation A male child, adolescent, or adult complains of dull to moderately severe unilateral scrotal pain developing gradually over a period of hours to days and possibly…
CHAPTER 83 Urethritis (Drip, Clap) Presentation A man complains of dysuria, a burning discomfort along the urethra, pruritus of the urethral meatus, and/or a urethral discharge. A copious, thick yellow-green…
CHAPTER 76 Vomiting (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis) Presentation The patient seeks medical care 1 to 6 hours after eating because of severe nausea, vomiting, retching, and abdominal cramps that may progress…
CHAPTER 63 Inhalation Injury (Smoke Inhalation) Presentation The patient was trapped in an enclosed space for some time with toxic gases or fumes (e.g., produced by a fire, a leak,…
CHAPTER 147 Nail Root Dislocation Presentation The patient has caught his finger in a car door or dropped a heavy object on his exposed toe, causing a painful deformity. The…
CHAPTER 7 Seizures (Convulsions, Fits), Adult Presentation The patient experiencing seizures may be found in the street, the hospital, or the ED. The patient may complain of an “aura,” feel…
CHAPTER 130 Scaphoid Fracture Presentation The patient (usually 14 to 40 years of age) fell on an outstretched hand (FOOSH) with the wrist held rigid and extended and now complains…
CHAPTER 39 Rhinitis, Acute (Runny Nose) Presentation In allergic rhinitis, patients typically complain of rhinorrhea (“runny nose”), nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal itching, and “itchy eyes.” There may be a problem…
