Imaging Case: Woman with Abdominal Pain
Case: A 42 year old female patient with a past medical history significant for diabetes, obesity and hypertension presents to the ED with chief complaint of 4 days of abdominal pain.
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IV Placement to Increase or Decrease Diagnostic Yield of CT Angiography in Penetrating Neck Trauma
Penetrating neck trauma is a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in the acutely injured patient. While a "no-zone" management approach to penetrating neck injuries is replacing the traditional three zone approach, knowledge of neck zone anatomy is crucial to anticipating and diagnosing pathology inherent to each zone. Zone I is the most caudal and includes the base of the neck and thoracic inlet.
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Imaging Case: Woman With Altered Mental Status
Case: 55 year old female with unknown medical history presents to the Emergency Department by EMS after having a seizure. Prior to the seizure the patient was found "acting strangely" and agitated outside on her street. Patient had a witnessed seizure after police arrived.
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