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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Clinical evaluation may prove difficult since many PTA and peritonsillar cellulitis symptoms overlap. …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast 97.0 – Acute Vision Loss II

Take Home Points: Assess patients with floaters or flashers for retinal or vitreous detachment. Rapid diagnosis and emergency referral improves outcomes of ophthalmologic interventions. CRAO is a stroke of the eye; patients should be considered for a complete stroke work …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast 96.0 – Acute Vision Loss I

Take Home Points: Suspect glaucoma in any patient with an acute change in vision and get an intraocular pressure measurement First line treatment in acute angle closure glaucoma is a topical beta blocker Consider giant cell arteritis in patients with …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

REBEL Core Cast 95.0 – Herpetic Keratitis

Take Home Points: Fluorescein is an essential tool in the diagnosis of HSV keratitis Identifying the type of HSV keratitis is crucial, as it will guide treatment Update tetanus vaccination Consult ophthalmology if there is concern for HSV keratitis as …

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Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

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