Rectal foreign bodies (RFBs) present unique challenges to the emergency physician.
Failure to emergently remove the RFB may lead to additional intraoperative procedures with …

Background Clostridium botulinum remains a major threat to a select population of
subcutaneous and intramuscular drug users. We conducted a retrospective study of patients who …

Background Traumatic tension pneumothoraces (TPT) are among the most serious causes
of death in traumatic injuries, requiring immediate treatment with a needle thoracostomy (NT). …

Background: The rising costs associated with trauma care in the United States is an
important topic in today’s healthcare environment. Factors such as innovations in technology, …

Background Body stuffing and body packing are two methods of concealing illicit drugs.
Body stuffing is defined as the oral ingestion of illicit drugs, typically to avoid law enforcement …

Introduction Telemedicine has the potential to ease emergency department (ED) overcrowding,
improve ED throughput, and decrease the cost of medical care. Much of the current …

Background Bedside management and outcomes of rectal foreign bodies remain challenging
due to the presentation and complexity of the inserted objects. Injuries, such as perforation …

An empyema necessitans is a rare complication of a collection of purulent material in the
pleural space that spreads outside of the pleural cavity and involves the soft tissues of the chest …

Sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) dislocation is a rare but serious orthopedic injury. Posterior
dislocations are more concerning due to the SCJ’s proximity to visceral structures such as the …

Asthma is a serious chronic lung disease with a significant economic burden. The population
of the San Bernardino County Juvenile Detention and Assessment Centers have higher …