DC Abscess

 I & D  ———————————  You were evaluated in the Emergency Department for an abscess. Your abscess was incised and drained in the Emergency Department. You should change the dressing every 24 hours. Please keep the areas surrounding the abscess clean and dry. Take the antibiotics prescribed to you in full as directed.  Please follow up with … More DC Abscess

DC Allergic Reaction

You have been evaluated in the Olive View-UCLA Emergency Department today for your allergic reaction. You have been given medications including steroids, epinephrine, and benadryl to control your swelling. You have been observed in the Emergency Department and it appears that your symptoms will not return.  Please follow up with your primary care physician as … More DC Allergic Reaction

DC Abdominal Pain

You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for abdominal pain. Your evaluation was not suggestive of any emergent condition requiring medical intervention at this time. However, some abdominal problems make take more time to appear. Therefore, it is important for you to watch for any new symptoms or worsening of your current condition.  … More DC Abdominal Pain

Tox Mushroom Ingestion MDM

Mushroom Ingestion MDMLast reviewed: March 2026 Contents MDM Templates GI-Predominant Mushroom Ingestion Hepatotoxic Mushroom Ingestion (Amatoxin) Cholinergic (Muscarinic) Mushroom Ingestion Hallucinogenic Mushroom Ingestion Clinical Education Approach to Mushroom Ingestion Mushroom Toxin Classification Amatoxin Poisoning (Amanita phalloides) Disposition References MDM Templates GI-Predominant Mushroom Ingestion Patient presents with nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea after ingestion of … More Tox Mushroom Ingestion MDM

Vaginal Bleeding Peds MDM

Vaginal Bleeding PEDs MDMLast reviewed: March 2026 Contents MDM Templates Prepubertal Bleeding — Benign Etiology Prepubertal Bleeding — Abuse Concern Adolescent Vaginal Bleeding Clinical Education DDx by Age Prepubertal Bleeding Pearls Adolescent Bleeding Pearls Sexual Abuse Evaluation Disposition References MDM Templates Prepubertal Bleeding — Benign Etiology Prepubertal female presents with genital bleeding. External exam reveals … More Vaginal Bleeding Peds MDM

Normal PEDs PE

Pediatric Physical Exam General- in NAD Head: atraumatic, normocephalic Eyes: no icterus, no discharge, no conjunctivitis Ears: no discharge, tympanic membranes nml bilat Nose: no discharge, moist nasal mucosa Throat: moist oral mucosa, no exudates, uvula midline Neck: no lymphadenopathy, no nuchal rigidity CV- RRR, nml S1, S2 w no murmurs Respiratory- CTAB, no wheezing … More Normal PEDs PE

Rashes Infants and Children

Pt without** fever, immunizations UTD, no known sick contacts, no known recent bites/stings, no recent travel, no new medications, and no changes to regular diet.     ENTEROVIRUSES:febrile with GI symptoms, possibly meningitic symptoms, respiratory infections. Usually with fairly diffuse rashes. There is no treatment so exclude other dx and tx symptoms. Tx: Antipyretics and … More Rashes Infants and Children

URI MDM

Otherwise healthy patient presenting with constellation of symptoms likely representing uncomplicated viral upper respiratory symptoms as characterized by mild pharyngitis Unlikely PTA/RPA: no hot potato voice, no uvular deviation, Unlikely Esophageal rupture: No history of dysphagia Unlikely deep space infection/Ludwig’s Low suspicion for CNS infection bacterial sinusitis, or pneumonia given exam and history. Unlikely Strep … More URI MDM

Syncope MDM

Syncope MDMLast reviewed: March 2026 Contents MDM Templates Vasovagal / Reflex Syncope Syncope — Cardiac Concern Clinical Education Approach to Syncope in the ED Dangerous ECG Findings Risk Stratification Disposition References MDM Templates Vasovagal / Reflex Syncope Patient presents after a syncopal episode with a clear prodrome (lightheadedness, warmth, diaphoresis, nausea) and identifiable trigger (prolonged … More Syncope MDM

STEMI MDM

STEMI MDM Last reviewed: March 2026Contents MDM Templates STEMI — Cath Lab Activation STEMI Equivalent / Occlusion MI Fibrinolytic Therapy Clinical Education STEMI Criteria & Cath Lab Indications STEMI Equivalents Deep Dive Right Ventricular MI Pearls ED STEMI Medications Morphine & Oxygen — What NOT to Give Post-Arrest STEMI Cardiogenic Shock Recognition References MDM Templates … More STEMI MDM