Tag: Clinical Conundrum

Clinical Conundrum: What is the Utility of Procalcitonin in the ED?

by Anand Swaminathan posted September 25, 2025 No Comments

Procalcitonin is a protein that is upregulated during inflammatory states. An elevation in procalcitonin should be specific to bacterial infections. Viral infections should result in decreased procalcitonin levels thus allowing us to differentiate bacterial from viral and help guide antibiotic ...

Infectious Disease

Clinical Conundrum: Does IM Ketorolac Provide Superior Pain Relief to PO Ibuprofen?

by Anand Swaminathan posted August 28, 2023 No Comments

Clinical Scenario: A 34-year-old woman presents to the ED with back pain. After your history and physical, you conclude that the patient’s pain is muscular in origin and likely secondary to heavy lifting while moving apartments. You contemplate analgesic options ...

Trauma