Yes, You CAN See Gout on Ultrasound!
Case 63 year old male presented to the ED with left elbow swelling for a few days. The patient was afebrile but the erythema was concerning for cellulitis and a collection around the medial aspect of the elbow. The ultrasound showed a small pocket containing hyperechoic tophi, suggestive of gout, although no drainable collection was […]
March 07, 2015 at 02:06AM The Bottom Line from today’s Morning Report:
Got a patient with bilateral injuries and bilaterally normal XR? Reassess! Symmetrical abnormalities may seem normal on plain films. #LIJMR — LIJ EM, EM/IM/CC (@LIJ_EM) March 7, 2015
March 07, 2015 at 02:06AM The Bottom Line from today's Morning Report:
Got a patient with bilateral injuries and bilaterally normal XR? Reassess! Symmetrical abnormalities may seem normal on plain films. #LIJMR — LIJ EM, EM/IM/CC (@LIJ_EM) March 7, 2015
March 4, 2015 – The Bottom Line from today’s Morning Report:
Altered mental status, patient on Valproic Acid? Check an Ammonia level, even if VPA level not elevated. http://t.co/ITQPKANzGh #LIJMR — LIJ EM, EM/IM/CC (@LIJ_EM) March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015 – The Bottom Line from today's Morning Report:
Altered mental status, patient on Valproic Acid? Check an Ammonia level, even if VPA level not elevated. http://t.co/ITQPKANzGh #LIJMR — LIJ EM, EM/IM/CC (@LIJ_EM) March 4, 2015
