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  • A Man With Neck Pain and Swelling. Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open Perez-Cruet, J. M., Ghaith, S., Cortez, B., Kendall, J. L., Batchelor, T. J. 2026; 7 (3): 100408

    View details for DOI 10.1016/j.acepjo.2026.100408

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  • Medical and Legal Risks in Tibial Plateau Fractures. Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine Lindor, R., Ghaith, S., Newberry, J., Thomas, A. 2025; 9 (3): 255-258

    Abstract

    INTRODUCTION: Tibial plateau fractures, which comprise about 1% of all fractures, can be challenging to diagnose in the emergency department setting. Missed and delayed diagnoses can result in poor outcomes for patients and legal risks for clinicians, necessitating a high level of vigilance.CASE SERIES: In this article we review three malpractice cases related to tibial plateau fractures. Key issues included missed or delayed diagnosis, mismanagement of associated complications, inadequate discharge instructions, and lack of documentation.CONCLUSION: Tibial plateau fractures can be challenging to identify, heightening the risk of downstream complications. As a result, emergency physicians must remain vigilant in assessing patients who are at increased risk for these injuries and document their efforts to both evaluate for and communicate these risks to patients.

    View details for DOI 10.5811/cpcem.38452

    View details for PubMedID 42456294

  • Second Scope, New Findings: Pediatric Stridor Is Not Always Due to Croup or Laryngomalacia: A Case Report. Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine Ghaith, S., Hsu, D., Dixon, W. 2025; 9 (3): 297-301

    Abstract

    Infantile subglottic hemangioma is a rare and serious condition characterized by stridor, respiratory distress, and a barking cough. This condition poses a significant risk as it can lead to life-threatening airway obstruction.We present a five-week-old patient who was diagnosed in the emergency department (ED) with moderate laryngomalacia via laryngoscopy by otolaryngology and discharged; he returned to the ED the next day with worsening symptoms of recurrent stridor, difficulty feeding, and worsening respiratory distress. A second laryngoscopic exam performed on the return ED visit revealed a subglottic mass that was later identified as a left-sided subglottic hemangioma via bronchoscopy and magnetic resonance imaging. The patient was treated with propranolol and discharged from the inpatient unit with dermatology and otolaryngology follow-up.Infantile subglottic hemangioma is a rare but serious cause of respiratory distress in infants, posing a risk of airway obstruction. This diagnosis should be considered in the ED, particularly for patients under two years of age, who present with recurrent stridor and respiratory distress and do not respond to standard treatments for croup.

    View details for DOI 10.5811/cpcem.38443

    View details for PubMedID 42456305

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  • Second Scope, New Findings: Pediatric Stridor Is Not Always Due to Croup or Laryngomalacia: A Case Report Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med Ghaith, S., Hsu, D., Dixon, W. 2025; 9 (3): 297-301

    View details for DOI 10.5811/cpcem.38443