A patient presents complaining of left eye discharge and eye…
A patient presents complaining of left eye discharge and eyes that were matted shut this morning. The patient denies changes in visual acuity, but states that he is afraid to put his contacts in. On physical examination you note erythematous conjunctivae and mucopurulent discharge of the left eye. The cornea is clear. Which of the following topical agents is the treatment of choice in this patient?
Read DetailsA 25-year-old male patient presents with severe pain in the…
A 25-year-old male patient presents with severe pain in the left ear with occasional foul-smelling discharge. The left cheek is swollen. The pain worsens while eating. On examination, he is febrile and has a tender swelling behind the ear. Hearing tests reveal a conductive type of deafness. What is the pathogenesis behind this condition?
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A 35-year-old male construction worker presents to the ER after a work-related crush injury (run over) to the lower left leg. He initially tried to walk the injury off, but he could not bear weight without pain. While being transported to the ER via ambulance, the leg began to swell and he started to lose feeling in his left foot. In the trauma room, he is reporting severe pain in the left lower leg with extreme swelling. On exam, the left lower extremity is intact with no open wounds. It is swollen and painful on palpation. Dorsalis pedis pulse is not palpable on the left. What is the most appropriate clinical intervention for this patient?
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