Invasive Fungus Balls Diagnosed by Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Emergency Department.

Background: Genitourinary tract fungus balls are a rare complication of urinary tract infections (UTI). They arise from dense aggregations of hyphae that combine with surrounding urothelial cells and debris. Symptoms can progress to urosepsis and systemic dissemination.

Systematic Review of Naloxone Dosing and Adverse Events in the Emergency Department.

Background: Experts recommend using the lowest effective dose of naloxone to balance the reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression and avoid precipitated opioid withdrawal, however, there is no established dosing standards within the emergency department (ED).

Objectives: The aim of this review was to determine current naloxone dosing practice in the ED and their association with adverse events.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review by searching PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and EBSCO from 2000-2021.