The emergency physician has clear, memorized algorithms for the most common ischemic events, such as in acute coronary syndromes or cerebrovascular accidents. Less frequent but requiring the same level rapid action is priapism, can result in penile ischemia and dysfunction. Here we cover an emergency physician approach to management priapism.

Kurt Frick, MS4

Urinary tract infections are so commonly encountered. The algorithm can be simple, sick patients receive broad spectrum antibiotics and the remainder get oral therapy, usually antibiotics we are comfortable and familiar with.

Here, we aim to cover some quick pearls on information that could improve and inform your prescribing of oral antibiotics for the well-appearing patient.

Jose Reyes, MD