Deep Space Neck Infections! Anatomy Image from: http://www.uptodate.com/contents/image?imageKey=PEDS%2F74998&topicKey=ID%2F3415&rank=1~17&source=see_link&search=deep+neck+infection&utdPopup=true Types Peritonsillar space (abcess) Parotid space Submandibular space (Ludwig’s angina) Pretracheal space Prevertebral space Parapharyngeal space Retropharyngeal & danger space History & Physical Exam Findings – Dysphagia …
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Rhythm Nation June 2015 – Answer!
Congratulations Dr. Grundmann! The ECG shows T-wave inversions with prominent U-waves in leads V3-V6, and less prominent in leads II, II, aVF. The QT interval is also prolonged. All signs pointing towards hypokalemia. This patient’s potassium level of 2.3 mEq/L.…
Rhythm Nation June 2015
On a sunny mid-afternoon day, a 31 year old male presents to the ED after falling down a flight of steps and complaining of LE weakness. Exam significant for LE strength 4/5 proximally and 5/5 distally. Pt had a carbohydrate…
Rhythm Nation January 2015 Answer!
Congratulations to both responders who weren’t fooled for a second! This month’s winner is Dr. Nico Grundmann with honorable mention to Dr. Brenda Oiyemhonlan! Onto the ECG A bifascicular block with a possible (i.e. incomplete) underlying trifascicular block.…
Rhythm Nation January 2015
Happy New Year to All! Now, back to business… A 71 year-old male with past medical history of CAD and CHF (last known EF 10%) is sent by his PMD for progressive shortness of breath, dyspnea on exertion, and lower…