A Case Report on Dermatomyositis in a Female Patient with Facial Rash and Swelling.

Unlabelled: Early diagnosis of rheumatologic diseases can improve patient outcomes. While clinical presentations of rheumatologic diseases can be vague, dermatomyositis (DM) has distinctive cutaneous findings that can clue in providers towards the diagnosis. This is a case report of a 49-year-old female who presented with progressive facial swelling, rash, and generalized myalgias for a month.

Quality Improvement Curriculum for Intensive Care Unit Upgrades.

Patients admitted to the hospital ward from the emergency department (ED) occasionally decompensate and require transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU). An emergency medicine (EM) curriculum focused on review of these ICU upgrade cases could improve resident knowledge related to patient acuity, critical illness, and appropriate disposition. Furthermore, initial identification of critical pathology in the ED and earlier admission to the ICU could reduce delays in care and improve patient outcomes.

Evaluation of ACE-inhibitor Induced Laryngeal Edema Using Fiberoptic Scope: A Case Report.

Unlabelled: This is a case report of a 55-year-old woman with a past medical history of hypertension who presented to the emergency department with upper lip and cheek swelling isolated to the right side of her face. She was on lisinopril for several years and had never had an episode of swelling in the past. Her vital signs were stable.

A Case Report of the Rapid Evaluation of a High-Pressure Injection Injury of a Finger Leading to Positive Outcomes.

Unlabelled: High-pressure injection injuries, though rare, carry high rates of morbidity and amputation despite a potentially benign initial presentation. Emergency physicians must have a high index of suspicion and be ready to act quickly when evaluating this presenting complaint. In this case report, a patient presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of finger pain after a pressure washer came into contact with his right index finger.

A Case Report of Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm Presenting as Cranial Nerve 3 Palsy in a Young Female Patient with Migraines.

Unlabelled: This is a case report of a 33-year-old female with a history of migraines who presented with her typical migraine symptoms for three days. However, she also began to notice diplopia and drooping of her right eyelid, which were symptoms she had never had in the past with migraines. MR angiography showed a 4x3x5 mm posterior communicating artery aneurysm that was likely compressing the right third cranial nerve.