Common Simple Emergencies
by Buttaravoli & Stair
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NEUROLOGIC
TEXT Vasovagal syncope (faint, swoon)
TEXT Hyperventilation
TEXT Minor head trauma ("concussion")
TEXT Seizures (convulsions, fits)
TEXT Hysterical coma or seizure
TEXT Dystonic drug reaction
TEXT Tension headache
TEXT Migraine headache
TEXT Polymyalgia rheumatica
TEXT Weakness
TEXT Vertigo ("dizzy, lightheaded")
TEXT Bell's palsy (facial weakness)
OPHTHALMOLOGIC
TEXT Periorbital ecchymosis (black eye)
TEXT Conjunctivitis
TEXT Iritis
TEXT Conjunctival foreign body
TEXT Corneal foreign body
TEXT Corneal abrasion
TEXT Periorbital and conjuncival edema
TEXT Subconjunctival hemorrhage
TEXT Ultraviolet keratoconjunctivitis
TEXT Hordeolum (sty)
TEXT Contact lens overwear and contamination
TEXT Removal of dislocated contact lens
TEXT Complete eye exam
EAR NOSE THROAT
TEXT Cerumen impaction (ear wax blockage)
TEXT Otitis externa (swimmer's ear)
TEXT Otitis media
TEXT Perforated tympanic membrane (ear drum)
TEXT Foreign body in ear
TEXT Serous otitis media
TEXT Split earlobe
TEXT Epistaxis (nosebleed)
TEXT Foreign body in nose
TEXT Nose fracture
TEXT Sinusitis
TEXT Pharyngitis (sore throat)
TEXT Foreign body in throat
TEXT Mononucleosis (glandular fever)
ORAL & DENTAL
TEXT Temporomandibular joint pain
TEXT Jaw dislocation
TEXT Lacerations of the mouth
TEXT Aphthous ulcer (canker sore)
TEXT Oral herpes simplex (cold sore)
TEXT Sialolithiasis (salivary duct stone)
TEXT Gingivitis
TEXT Oral candidiasis (thrush)
TEXT Perleche (angular chelitis)
TEXT Burning tongue
TEXT Mucocele (mucous cyst)
TEXT Uvular edema
TEXT Avulsed tooth
TEXT Dental trauma
Bleeding after dental surgery
Dental pain post extraction (dry socket)
Dental pain - pulpitis
Dental pain - abscess
Dental pain - periconitis
Oral nerve blocks
Orthodontic complications
PULMONARY & THORACIC
Upper respiratory infection (cold)
Rib fracture/costocondral separation
Costochondritis
Tear gas exposure
Inhalation injury
GASTROINTESTINAL
Singultus (hiccups)
Esophageal food bolus obstruction (steakhouse syndrome)
Swallowed foreign body
Innocuous ingestions
Poison center phone numbers
Food poisoning - staphylococcal
Diarrhea
Gas pain and constipation
Enterobiasis (threadworms, pinworms)
Hemorrhoids (piles)
Anal fissure
Rectal foreign body
UROLOGIC
Lower urinary tract infection (cystitis)
Upper urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis)
Colorful urine
Urethritis (drip)
Gonorrhea (clap)
Genital herpes simplex
Epididymitis
Prostatitis
Urinary retention
Phimosis and paraphimosis
Blunt scrotal trauma
GYNECOLOGIC
TEXT Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)
TEXT Vaginal bleeding
TEXT Vaginitis
TEXT Vaginal foreign body
TEXT Bartholin abscess
TEXT Contact vulvovaginitis
TEXT Genital warts (condylomata accuminata)
TEXT "Morning after" contraception
TEXT Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
MUSCULOSKELETAL
TEXT Cervical strain (whiplash)
TEXT Torticollis (wry neck)
TEXT Collarbone (clavicle) fracture
TEXT Acromio-clavicular separation
TEXT Shoulder dislocation
TEXT Acute lumbar strain (low back pain)
TEXT Coccyx fracture (broken tail bone)
TEXT Fibromyaglia (trigger points)
TEXT Acute monarticular arthritis
TEXT Acute gouty arthritis
TEXT Bursitis
TEXT Ligament sprains
TEXT Ankle sprain
TEXT Knee sprain
TEXT Muscle strains and tears
TEXT Traumatic effusion
TEXT Subluxation of the head of the radius
TEXT Radial head fracture
TEXT Radial neuropathy
TEXT Cheiralgia paresthetica (handcuff neuropathy)
TEXT Carpal tunnel sydrome
TEXT Thumb tenosynovitis (DeQuervain's)
TEXT Scaphoid (carpal navicular) fracture
TEXT Skipole or gamekeeper's thumb
TEXT Ganglion cysts
TEXT Finger (PIP Joint) Dislocation
TEXT Extensor tendon avulsion of distal phalynx
TEXT "Plantaris" tendon rupture
TEXT Broken toe
SOFT TISSUE
TEXT Simple laceration
TEXT Superficial fingertip avulsion
TEXT Nail root dislocation
TEXT Finger or toenail avulsion
TEXT Ring removal
TEXT Nailbed laceration
TEXT Subungual hematoma
TEXT Subungual ecchymosis
TEXT Foreign body beneath nail
TEXT Paronychia
TEXT Digital nerve block
TEXT A simple finger tip dressing
TEXT Bicycle spoke injury
TEXT Needle (foreign body) in foot
TEXT Puncture wounds
TEXT Minor impalement injuries
TEXT Fishhook removal
TEXT Traumatic tattoos and abrasions
TEXT Bites
TEXT Tetanus prophylaxis
TEXT Rabies prophylaxis
TEXT Marine envenomations
SKIN
TEXT Rhus dermatitis (poison ivy, oak, sumac)
TEXT Sunburn
TEXT Partial thickness burns
TEXT Frostbite
TEXT Hymenoptera envenomations (bee stings)
TEXT Superficial sliver
TEXT Pencil point puncture
TEXT Subcutaneous foreign body
TEXT Tick removal
TEXT Cutaneous abscess or pustule
TEXT Erysipelas, cellulitis and lymphangitis
TEXT Pyogenic granuloma
TEXT Zipper caught on penis or chin
TEXT Contusion (bruise)
TEXT Urticaria (hives)
TEXT Pityriasis rosea
TEXT Tinea (athlete's foot, ringworm)
TEXT Herpes zoster (shingles)
TEXT Pediculosis (lice, crabs)
TEXT Scabies
TEXT Impetigo
TEXT Diaper rash
from Buttaravoli & Stair: COMMON SIMPLE
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