Large abscess on pt's back, had to go to OR to be drained.

42 yo male stabbed in the back with a knife between the left scapula and the vertebral column. (Fig.1) Hemodynamically stable; CT scan - leftsided hemopneumothorax (Fig.2); Chest tube was installed and 1000 ml blood was evacuated. Patient was intubated. Emergency thoracotomy was performed. Paraortal hematoma with "lucky wound" 5 mm laterally from the aorta was found, revised and sutured (the aorta was intact). (Fig.3). A single wound of the inferior left lung lobe was found - sutured (Fig.4). Postoperatively the patient stayed stable, without breathing or circulatory disorders.

Image displays: Stoma, Stomal Hernia as well as surgical scar. Patient: 65year old male, who has a genetic history of MI and Strokes. Non-smoker, drinks alcohol, Diabetes Type II, hypertension, previously suffered two myocardial infarctions resulting in two stents, as well as a thalamic brain haemorrhage resulting in a ventricular shunt. Approximately 14months ago patient suddenly felt dizzy and fell onto a bucket, complained of severe stomach pain post fall. Likely diagnosis made were pancreatitis due to tenderness and swelling of the abdomen. Upon x-ray, air was found in the bowel, suggesting perforation. Patient was operated and the bowel was cut to produce a colostomy. Patient now has an abdominal hernia and a stomal hernia. The patient has requested a reverse colostomy, what are your views on risks over benefits?

A case of recent appendcectomy presented to our ultrasound unit in the hospital by tenderness over lateral part of right rectus muscle ...ultrasound revealed small collection of rectus sheath confirmed by ct scan as an abscess (gases inside) .. The abscess is drained with guided ultrasound (about 50 cc).

A 52-year-old man presented with a 20-minute history of chest pain radiating to the left shoulder and neck, associated with dyspnea and diaphoresis. He had a history of hypertension, long-term smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle. On physical examination, bibasilar crackles were noted on lung auscultation. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed in the primary care setting, and the patient was promptly referred to the emergency department.

A 28-year-old woman presented with a 3-day history of intense pruritus over the lower back. She reported no recent travel or exposure to new environments. She cares for a small kennel with approximately eight dogs rescued from the streets. Physical examination revealed multiple small vesicles, some clustered and others scattered, predominantly involving the lumbar region and the left gluteal area.

A 4-month-old male infant presented with skin lesions localized to the chin for the past 3 days. Physical examination revealed multiple small pustules with surrounding inflammatory signs on the chin, along with a few scattered papules on the chest.

patient in late teens presenting after a collapse, no chest pain, no previous cardiac history, no history of sudden death in family, are there any features in this ekg that would warrant further work-up or is this just a pediatric ekg?

Large abscess on pt's back, had to go to OR to be drained. | Figure 1

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