Atopobium minutum: An uncommon culprit of severe bacteremia and empyema: A case report and literature review.

() has rarely been documented in human infections. However, this report describes a case involving a 52-year-old woman who developed empyema and lung collapse due to . She initially presented to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Sepsis Associated With Aggressive Cutaneous Angiosarcoma.

Cutaneous angiosarcoma is an aggressive tumor most commonly presenting on the head and neck. In this case report, we describe the presentation of sepsis secondary to an aggressive and rapidly expanding wound, located in a sun-protected area on the body, in a patient with multiple concurrent comorbidities. Treatment was tailored toward targeting the causative organisms, as well as identifying the histologic morphology of the pathologic legion.

Preventing aspiration incidents: redesigning inhalers for enhanced safety: A case study of coin aspiration.

The conventional metered dose inhaler (MDI) has long served as a cornerstone in the management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affecting millions annually. Despite its advantages, a persistent challenge is seen in the form of patient education and the unchanged design of these inhalers since their inception in 1956. This lack of progress in MDI design has inadvertently contributed to incidences of foreign body inhalation.