In this ‘Postcard from the Edge’, LITFL’s Michelle Johnston reflects on her recent exposure to indigenous health in Australia’s remote communities. The ‘Edge’ can be quite close to home.
The True Angina
December 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
Ludwig’s angina!! Do you know how to dominate this difficult condition in the ED?
A Nasty Sore Throat
January 13, 2010 by 2 Comments
A 38 year old male with a background history of type 2 diabetes presents with fevers, rigors and pain on swallowing. There is no sign of impending airway compromise; however, marked trismus is noted. The following plain X-ray is obtained:
Quiz Radiology 010
November 4, 2009 by
A 47 year old man is brought to the emergency department with fever, throat pain and difficulty swallowing.
