EM Clerkship

Deep Dive MW R8


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* Two Types of Priapism

* Low Flow “Ischemic” (Most Common >95% of Cases)

* Urologic Emergency

* Results in Erectile Dysfunction





* Painful



* Common Etiologies

* Idiopathic



* Erectile Dysfunction Drugs (ex. sildenafil)



* Sickle Cell Disease



* Trazodone (“TrazoBONE”)



* Cocaine/Meth







* High Flow

* Caused by Trauma and AV Fistulas







* Management

* Analgesia

* Dorsal Penile Nerve Block





* Aspiration

* Can intermittently irrigate with normal saline to dilute the clot





* Injection

* Phenylepherine

* Recommend cardiac monitor







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EM ClerkshipBy Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD