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* They break down the different types of priapism, common causes, and how to go about treating these different situations. Dr. Hillelsohn highlights the utility of phenylephrine and covers monitoring and discharge timelines for priapism.
In this episode of Core EM Offsides, Dr. Mitra sits down with Dr. Joel Hillelsohn to discuss what can be a common but nuanced case in the ER: priapism, or a painful, unwanted erection that lasts over six hours. They break down the different types of priapism, common causes, and how to go about treating these different situations. Dr. Hillelsohn highlights the utility of phenylephrine and covers monitoring and discharge timelines for priapism. This episode provides a thoughtful and comprehensive look at how to treat an instance that can be scary and stressful for patients.
In this episode of Core EM Offsides, Dr. Mitra sits down with Dr. Joel Hillelsohn to discuss what can be a common but nuanced case in the ER: priapism, or a painful, unwanted erection that lasts over six hours. They break down the different types of priapism, common causes, and how to go about treating these different situations. Dr. Hillelsohn highlights the utility of phenylephrine and covers monitoring and discharge timelines for priapism. This episode provides a thoughtful and comprehensive look at how to treat an instance that can be scary and stressful for patients.
