REBEL Core Cast - Basics of EM - By Ellsworth Wright
Take Home Points
- Look for the red flags – fever, drooling, neck stiffness, toxic ingestion, uvula deviation, voice changes
- Steroids help with swelling
- Obtain CT soft tissue neck for concerning presentations
- Don’t be a cowboy/cowgirl – get consultants involved early – ENT/Anes/OMFS
- Make sure you repeat vital signs prior to discharge – if patient remains tachycardic, think about myocarditis