Missouri medicine
-
Acute care visits for sports-related concussion (SRC) are increasing dramatically in adolescents. This review summarizes current concepts in the evaluation and management of pediatric SRC by health care providers in the acute care setting.
-
Skin and sott tissue infections, including abscesses and cellulitides, are common problems seen by physicians. The treatment of soft tissue infections varies depending on the depth of infection or the presence of a fluid collection requiring incision and drainage. ⋯ It can prevent an unnecessary procedure or identify occult abscesses that may go on to develop a more severe infection requiring hospitalization. In this article,we discuss the utility of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for skin and soft tissue infections, techniques to optimize scanning, and the potential drawbacks of its use.