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50% of cases of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is caused by common STIs (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia ) but up to 50% is caused by native vaginal flora/other organisms No SINGLE historic, physical, or laboratory finding is both sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of acute PID Women with PID may be asymptomatic!! Presumptive treatment of PID […]

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You are working a shift at ABEM General when three patients check in simultaneously at the start of your shift at 6AM. Initial Vitals#1 (Ms. Taylor, 65F with Back Pain) Temp 98.8 HR 120 RR 22 BP 210/110 O2 97% Critical Actions#1 (Ms. Taylor, 65F withBack Pain) Obtain Medication/Social Hx (Ciprofloxacin use, Cocaine use) Diagnose […]