Despite working in a very busy Pediatric Emergency Department, Urological emergencies are not too common and often those patients challenge us. That is why I invited Dr. Jessica Casey whom I sometimes consult from the Pediatric ER to talk about common urological emergencies. Here are two links Jessica recommends us PEM providers

Article on Priapism in children

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24135215/

The TWIST score calculator.

https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10440/testicular-workup-ischemia-suspected-torsion-twist

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