Quick up to date (2021) run down on how to treat common sexually transmitted infections seen in the emergency department! 

Today we review primary vs secondary vs tertiary syphilis, diagnosis, treatment and more!

Can't pee? All the pearls about urinary retention

Discharge:

• Healthy + young females + tolerating PO + well appearing
• Admit anyone else
• Pregnancy gets admitted for increased risk for preterm labor. 

Should you send blood culture if admit?

Dr. Schramm discusses some pearls for management of renal colic. 

27 year old male presents with acute onset of left testicular pain. Cremasteric reflex is normal. Some tenderness and a tranverse lie is noted. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Testicular Torsion

SHIIITTS can help you remember the common causes of blood in #1.

Zipper injuries are not only seen in There's Something About Mary.  Learn how to approach and treat them.

What are the types of priapism? How do you determine which type your patient may have? How do you treat it?? Here are some pearls...

So you think your young, healthy, sexually active patient with a painful joint and weird skin findings might have disseminated gonococcal infection or gonococcal arthritis…but you’re not sure of the difference between the two.  Is there a difference? Then you wonder how to properly diagnosis and treat such an illness.