A rare case of subcutaneous emphysema in a young and healthy patient with parainfluenza virus 3 pneumonia.

An 18-year-old healthy male complained of a 7-day history of fever, cough, and sore throat, along with a three-day history of left facial swelling. The x-rays revealed subcutaneous emphysema in the chest, neck, face, and mediastinum region (Pneumomediastinum). Furthermore, an area of infiltration was visible, indicating pneumonia.

Organ Donation in the Emergency Department: Awareness and Opportunities.

Background The only cure for end-organ failure is transplantation. Unfortunately, there are fewer organ donors than patients. Currently, the majority of organ donations come from live or brain-dead donors.

Communication Challenges While Dealing With a Deaf Patient in the Emergency Department and Suggested Solutions.

Background In the emergency department (ED), dealing with deaf patients presents unique difficulties and obstacles. There is insufficient time to arrange for an interpreter. While the voice of the deaf patient was the focus of earlier studies, in this study, we are interested in learning about ED physicians' difficulties and expertise.

Postintubation Tracheal Perforation While on Long-Term Steroid Therapy: A Case Report.

Background: Endotracheal intubation is an essential basic skill for emergency physicians. The procedure can cause complications that should be recognized. Awareness and early identification of complications are needed to allow early intervention to optimize outcomes.

Sequential Drug-Induced Severe Hyponatremia in a Minimally Symptomatic, 81-Year-Old Patient.

Background: There have been previous cases of medication-induced hyponatremia with various causative agents reported. Severe hyponatremia, a common medical emergency, can vary widely in its presentation, ranging from seizures and comas to no clinical manifestations.

Case Report: An 81-year-old female patient presented to the Emergency Department with history of a fall.