A Rare Complication After Resuscitation

Air embolism
Explore a case of sudden neurological deterioration after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A brain CT scan reveals a startling finding. What is the diagnosis?
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A Telltale Sign of Head Trauma

Fracture of the temporal bone
A patient presents with hearing loss and ear fullness. Discover how a post-auricular bruise, or Battle's sign, can point to a serious underlying injury.
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When Swelling Becomes an Emergency

Angioedema
A patient presents with rapid, progressive swelling of the larynx and extremities. Explore the differential diagnosis for this alarming clinical picture.
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A Twisted Heart After Trauma

Tension pneumothorax
A motorcycle accident leads to shocking chest X-ray findings, including a rotated heart and mediastinal shift. What is this life-threatening diagnosis?
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The Red Streak on the Skin

Acute lymphangitis
A patient presents with an alarming erythematous linear streak extending up their arm. What does this classic sign indicate? Explore the diagnosis and management.
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Penetrating Neck Injury: A Critical Choice

Leave the foreign object in place
Explore the critical management of a penetrating neck injury. What should first responders do when a foreign object is involved? Learn the key principles.
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A Post-Angiogram Surprise

Iodide-associated sialadenitis
A 67-year-old man with cardiac and renal disease develops acute neck swelling, dysphagia, and hoarseness after a coronary angiogram. What's the diagnosis?
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A Sudden, Swollen, and Cold Leg

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens
An 81-year-old man presents with acute pain, swelling, and coldness in his left leg with an absent pulse. Explore this critical case of extensive thrombosis.
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When a Toothache Becomes an Emergency

Ludwig's angina
A 68-year-old man develops severe neck swelling, fever, and difficulty swallowing after a toothache. Explore this critical case of a rapidly progressing infection.
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A Rapidly Worsening Sore Throat

Epiglottitis
A 48-year-old man presents with a sore throat, fever, and progressive dyspnea. Explore this critical case of a life-threatening upper airway obstruction.
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