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Pediatric Scrotal Pain

October 21, 2024

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the October 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Elder Abuse and Neglect: Making the Diagnosis and Devising a Treatment Plan in the Emergency Department


  • 00:00 Welcome and Introduction
  • 00:13 Free Subscription for Emergency Medicine Residents
  • 01:05 Introduction to Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice
  • 01:37 Discussion on Acute Scrotal Pain
  • 02:35 Testicular Torsion: Key Insights
  • 09:50 Differential Diagnosis for Acute Scrotal Pain
  • 17:21 Diagnostic Indicators of IgA Vasculitis
  • 17:44 Pre-Hospital Care for Severe Pain
  • 18:13 The Twist Score for Torsion
  • 18:44 Emergency Department Evaluation
  • 20:04 Ultrasound in Diagnosing Torsion
  • 29:44 Operative Management and Other Conditions
  • 31:41 Manual Detorsion Techniques
  • 32:37 Risk Management and Key Takeaways
  • 34:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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