Dr. Fiona
Pinto
Leveraging her experience as an Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Pinto crafts a must-read blog for anyone interested in the nuances of emergency medicine and patient care efficiency
The Limping Child- Management of Benign Acute Childhood Myositis
Case : A previously healthy 7-year-old boy presented with a cough, cold, and mild fever for 2 days. Today, the child complains of severe leg pain and …
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The Limping Child- Management of Benign Acute Childhood Myositis
Case : A previously healthy 7-year-old boy presented with a cough, cold, and mild fever for 2 days. Today, the child complains of severe leg pain and …
L.E.T.s Be More Kind to Adults!
Topical Anesthetics in Adult Laceration and Wound Management Case : 57 yo M comes in with laceration to the face approximately 1cm in length and needs su …
It’s So Electric!!
Clinical Scenario: A 38-year-old male presents to the emergency department after experiencing an electrical shock while working on a household toaster …
IV Nitro to the Rescue
Case: A 75 yo F with a history of hypertension, diabetes and congestive heart failure comes in with acute shortness of breath which started in th …
Traumatic Cardiac Arrest – CPR or No CPR, that is the question.
Case: A 25 yo F brought to your community emergency department after a motor vehicle crash where she was found ejected from the car. She initiall …
