Pericardial TB with tamponade
While working at a teaching hospital in Haiti, a patient in her 30s presented to the ED with altered mentation. Upon initial evaluation, the patient appeared to be very sick. The residents, who have embraced point of care ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, quickly noted...
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...
Prolonged Hypoxia After Aspiration
A 63 year old female presenting to the ED with prolonged hypoxia after a reported aspiration event.
Respiratory Distress in an Infant
“Grunting” in a previously healthy infant.
Undifferentiated Hypotension
Undifferentiated hypotension in a man with recent bacteremia.