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Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar Abscess

FromMedgeeks Clinical Review Podcast


Peritonsillar Abscess

FromMedgeeks Clinical Review Podcast

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

I was doing some moonlighting the other week, and I had a textbook case walk through the door. However, it's a case that doesn't walk through the door all too often. I had a 63 year old male with a history of hypertension and type 2 DM who presented with sore throat x 5 days. He denies shortness of breath and chest pain. Vitals revealed normal temperature, HR 95, BP 145/80, and O2 sat 98% RA.  At first, I was thinking this is likely a simple URI and was ready to give tylenol for pain coupled with a prescription for rest and fluids. As I walked in to greet the patient, I noticed there was clearly something wrong. He responded with a muffled voice as if he had a potato in his mouth. So I did my exam... ...I'm excited to share this case with everyone and I hope you enjoy! - Subscribe to our YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=medgeeks - Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/medgeeksinc - Learn better medicinee: https://learn.medgeeks.co - Have questions? Email team@medgeeks.co - This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing standard of care in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast, video, or blog.
Released:
Nov 23, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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