Monarticular Arthritis, Acute
CHAPTER 120 Monarticular Arthritis, Acute Presentation The patient complains of one joint that has become acutely red, swollen, hot, painful, and stiff, with pain on minimal range of motion. Rapid…
Knee Sprain
CHAPTER 115 Knee Sprain Presentation After twisting the knee from a slip and fall or sports injury, the patient complains of knee pain and variable ability to bear weight. There…
Foreign Body, Rectal
CHAPTER 71 Foreign Body, Rectal Presentation Rectal foreign bodies may present with abdominal pain, anorectal pain, obstipation, acute urinary retention, or blood or mucus discharge from the rectum. Such foreign…
Shoulder Dislocation
CHAPTER 131 Shoulder Dislocation Presentation The patient arrives holding one arm with the opposite hand, complaining of severe pain, stating that his “shoulder is out,” unable to move it without…
Pediculosis (Lice, Crabs)
CHAPTER 174 Pediculosis (Lice, Crabs) Presentation Patients arrive with emotions ranging from annoyance to sheer disgust at the discovery of an infestation with lice or crabs and request acute medical…
Marine Envenomations
CHAPTER 145 Marine Envenomations Presentation After swimming in the ocean and coming into contact with marine life, the patient may seek medical attention because of local pain, swelling, or skin…
Fishhook Removal
CHAPTER 140 Fishhook Removal Presentation The patient has been snagged with a fishhook and arrives with it embedded in the skin (Figure 140-1). This most commonly occurs on the hand,…
Partial-Thickness (Second-Degree) Burns and Tar Burns
CHAPTER 173 Partial-Thickness (Second-Degree) Burns and Tar Burns Presentation Partial-thickness burns can occur in a variety of ways. Spilled or splattered hot water and grease are among the most common…
Ring Removal
CHAPTER 152 Ring Removal Presentation A ring has become tight on the patient’s finger after an injury (usually a sprain of the proximal interphalangeal [PIP] joint) or after some other…
