Hypertensive Crisis: Approach and Management
Summary Hypertensive crisis is a widespread health problem since the prevalence of hypertension in adult patients is increasing over time. The high percentage of patients…
An Overview of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Summary Mild traumatic brain injury is a clinical syndrome caused by direct or indirect head trauma, classified with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 13-15. It…
Dyspnea Due to Respiratory Causes, an Overview
Dyspnea Due to Respiratory Causes, an Overview Summary Dyspnea is a subjective feeling of difficulty breathing, also known as shortness of breath. It is a…
Approach to Chest Pain, an Overview
Approach to Chest Pain, an Overview Summary Chest pain is one of the most common presentations in the emergency department and should be managed according…
Acute Asthma Exacerbation, an Overview
Summary Acute asthma exacerbations are characterized by acute or subacute episodes of shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, and chest tightness, or some combination of these…
Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Summary Lower urinary tract infection is a common infection of the lower urinary tract, most commonly occurring in female patients of reproductive age. Lower urinary…
Acute Diarrhea in Adults
Summary Acute diarrheal disease is a common condition encountered in the acute setting. Acute Diarrhea is defined as the presence of three or more loose…
Acute Otitis
Summary Acute otitis is an inflammatory process occurring at the external or medium ear canals. It is produced mainly by infectious diseases. Acute otitis is…
Acute Upper Respiratory Infections
Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Summary Acute Upper Respiratory tract infections are the most common infections worldwide. They range from mild forms of disease to severe…
Acute Abdomen: an Approach to Diagnosis and Management
Summary Acute abdomen is a condition that needs to be treated and attended to right away. An infection, inflammation, vascular blockage, or obstruction are all…