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Common pacemaker problems (part 3)–oversensing

Oversensing can be a life-threatening event, especially for patients who are pacemaker-dependent. So it’s absolutely crucial that you know about it!
18th Sep 2020 • 4m read

Diagnosing sinus headaches

In this video, we use the International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria to diagnose sinus headaches by differentiating sinus-related headaches from migraines. 
13th Sep 2020 • 3m read

Diagnosing priapism

In this video, we discuss the details of priapism, starting with the anatomy of the penis and the causes of ischemic priapism.
25th Aug 2020 • 3m read

Draining a Bartholin's abscess

In this video, you'll learn the procedure and tools required for draining a Bartholin’s gland abscess, when to prescribe antibiotics, and what technique to use when the abscess is too large. 
25th Aug 2020 • 3m read

Diagnosing a shoulder dislocation

In this video, we'll review the mechanism behind a shoulder dislocation, the features that will help you to identify it during a physical exam, and how to use an x-ray to both confirm your diagnosis and document any pre-reduction fractures.
25th Aug 2020 • 4m read

Tapping the knee

In this video, we'll cover the anatomy of the knee, the ideal positioning of a patient's leg to avoid discomfort, and the needle approach for knee arthrocentesis.
25th Aug 2020 • 3m read

Examining the patient with headaches

In this video, you will learn how to look for important clues when performing a general physical examination of your patient with headaches.
13th Aug 2020 • 3m read

Taking a great headache history

In this video, you'll learn how to take an in-depth headache history and quickly identify the red flags that point to a secondary cause for your patient's headache.
13th Aug 2020 • 3m read

Diagnosing tension headaches

In this video, you will learn how to recognize the characteristics of tension headaches in your patient.
13th Aug 2020 • 3m read

Recognizing migraine headaches

In this video, you will learn how to avoid misdiagnosing your patient's migraine headache by using ICHD-3 criteria.
10th Aug 2020 • 3m read