Practice Management
This patient presented with a two-hour history of intense pain and redness along the left side of her head and down her left arm. She reported no exposure to unusual foods, plants, or substances, and denied any additional complaints. History and examination reveal no other remarkable findings. View the image taken and consider what your diagnosis and next steps would be.
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Urgent message: Urgent care practitioners are called upon daily to alleviate pain. A thorough understanding of the various pain syndromes and the pharmacology and analgesic potencies of various medications will aid in their safe and appropriate use. Marc R. Salzberg, MD, FACEP and Paolo T. Coppola, MD, FACEP Pain, either chronic or acute, is the main reason patients seek medical care. In this article, we will discuss acute pain management in an urgent care setting, …
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