Ear Pain, Nasal Congestion, and Sore Throat
Abstract This chapter discusses the approach to a child presenting to the urgent care center with a chief complaint of ear pain, nasal symptoms, and sore throat. Keywords ear pain,…
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….
