Intrauterine Devices

Intrauterine Devices

A 23-year old female patient presented to the emergency department with a sensation that her intrauterine device (IUD) was out of place.  The patient had the device placed 2 weeks ago.  She was checking at home, thought she felt a piece of plastic, and presented to...
HIV and Syncope

HIV and Syncope

A 35-year old male with history of HIV presents to the ED after a witnessed syncopal event in clinic.  The patient walked up to front desk and collapsed.  There was no tonic-clonic activity and the patient quickly returned to baseline mental status.  He last...
Hand Infections

Hand Infections

A 40 year-old male patient presents to an emergency department after suffering multiple dog bites, including one to the left thumb.  His wounds are irrigated, and he is suspected of having  a thumb extensor tendon injury on exam.  The lacerations are approximated with...