We review FOAM (Free Open Access Medical education), SMART EM "Pseudoaxioms 2 and Literature Update," in which Dr. David Newman discussesthe lack of benefit for tamsulosin in most renal colic.  Then, we discuss core content urologic emergencies including:

Bullous Myringitis
Perforated Tympanic Membrane
Auricular Hematoma
Necrotizing Otitis Externa (Malignant Otitis Externa)

As always, visit foamcast.org  for show notes and the generously donated Rosh Review questions.
Key Texts:
Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide (7e) Chapter 237
Rosen's Emergency Medicine(8e) Chapter 92
Thanks for listening!
 
-Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer