Clamp It and Don’t Peek: Practical Updates in Epistaxis Management
Geoff Comp, DO
Geoff Comp, DO, is the Associate Program Director for the Creighton University / Valleywise Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Phoenix. He is passionate about emergency medicine education, wilderness medicine, and clinician wellness.
Global Clues: The Essential Travel History for Febrile Patients
It’s 2 a.m. in the ED. The waiting room is full, and the next patient sounds straightforward: fever. Then they add, “I just got back from an international trip.”
Demystifying the Peds PE
Whether you’re in primary care, urgent care, or the ED, the pediatric physical exam can be challenging. Adult vitals make sense. Adults generally cooperate. But kids? They squirm, scream, and sometimes can’t even tell you where it hurts. The pediatric exam isn’t just smaller, it’s a different beast altogether.
The Knee Exam, Rebooted: What Every Clinician Should Know
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in primary care, emergency medicine, and outpatient clinics. Yet despite its prevalence, evaluating an injured knee can feel deceptively complex. Swelling can obscure findings, patient discomfort may limit your exam, and the sheer number of specialized maneuvers can leave even experienced clinicians second-guessing their technique.
Orthodontic Emergencies in Urgent Care: What You Need to Know
Orthodontic devices are becoming increasingly common among patients of all ages. As a result, urgent care providers are likely to encounter complications involving these appliances more frequently—anything from poking wires to trauma-related bracket dislodgement. Your role is to stabilize the patient, relieve discomfort, and facilitate appropriate follow-up with their orthodontist.
This guide outlines common orthodontic issues encountered...