Skin Signs of Systemic Disease

Jan 9, 2019 by in EMERGENCY MEDICINE Comments Off on Skin Signs of Systemic Disease

HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Erythema nodosum (EN) is an acute panniculitis consisting of deep, painful, bilateral erythematous nodules, usually on the lower extremities, resulting from an underlying systemic illness….

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Newborn and Infant Rashes

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HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Nevus flammeus, or port-wine stain, when present in the area innervated by the ophthalmic branch of the facial nerve, is associated with Sturge–Weber syndrome, a…

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

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HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Classic presentation of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is that of an obese adolescent with nonradiating, dull pain in the hip, groin, thigh, or knee…

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Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders

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HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, and biologic agents ameliorate the underlying inflammatory process of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Admit patients with suspected acute rheumatic…

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Bleeding Disorders

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HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen Aggressive treatment of hemophilia patients with head trauma is imperative, as signs and symptoms of intracranial bleeding may be delayed. Even though initial imaging studies…

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Ear and Nose Emergencies

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HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen The diagnosis of otitis media is based on the rapid onset of signs and symptoms of middle ear inflammation in the presence of middle ear…

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Blood Component Therapy

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HIGH-YIELD FACTS Print Section Listen It is common to underestimate quantitative blood loss in the setting of trauma. Careful and frequent monitoring of vital signs and hematocrit is critical in…

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