Neck Pain and Masses

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Neck Pain and Masses

Abstract This chapter covers common neck masses and infections of the soft tissues of the neck. Keywords neck infections, neck masses   1 A 4-year-old boy presents to urgent care…

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Cough

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Cough

Abstract Cough is one of the most common pediatric complaints with a myriad of causes. Although the etiology of cough is usually self-limited, a detailed history and physical exam can…

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Fever

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Fever

Abstract Fever is one of the most recognizable symptoms of illness and is responsible for 15-30% of all Emergency Department and Urgent Care visits in pediatrics. Children have as many…

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Headache

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Headache

Abstract Headaches present frequently to the pediatric urgent care setting. This chapter discusses primary and secondary headaches in the pediatric patient, when to obtain emergent imaging for a headache, and…

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Eye Complaints

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on 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…

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Miscellaneous Infectious Disease Issues

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on 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…

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Miscellaneous Musculoskeletal Trauma

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on 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  …

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Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, and Diarrhea

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on 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…

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Gynecologic Complaints

Sep 15, 2018 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on 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…

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