Not All Sacral Wounds Are Sacral Decubitus Ulcers: A Case Report.

Introduction: Sacral wounds are commonly seen in the emergency department and typically get diagnosed as a pressure ulcer of varying stage. However, other disease processes and infections can affect the sacrum.

Case Report: Presented here is the case of an evolving sacral wound in a 70-year-old, immunocompromised woman that was eventually found to be localized herpes zoster and later became disseminated.

Medical Students' Perceptions on Identifying and Addressing Emotional Responses in Emergency Medicine: Pilot Investigation.

Background: Training in acute care, such as emergency medicine (EM), where exposure to critically ill and injured patients is high, impacts the well-being of trainees and contributes to burnout. Investigating how, and if, trainees prepare for these situations is necessary to ensure they are supported.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate medical students' perspectives and emotional preparedness for handling acute care and trauma.