Test Your Knowledge: Dangerous Back Pain in Children

Back pain in the pediatric population remains an unusual and concerning complaint that may be an…

Test Your Knowledge: Gunshot Wounds in the ED

Education regarding ballistic injuries in the emergency department is sparse and may rarely be encountered if…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Ankle and Foot Injuries

Pediatric ankle and foot injuries are common complaints in the emergency department, and proper identification and…

Test Your Knowledge: Infective Endocarditis-Associated Stroke

The treatment of patients with infective endocarditis-associated stroke (IEAS) differs greatly from that of other types…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Electrolyte Emergencies

Early recognition and treatment of electrolyte abnormalities protect the patient from derangements in the renal, myocardiac,…

Test Your Knowledge: Diagnosis and Management of Blast Injuries in the ED

Managing patients with blast injuries can challenge emergency department operations, as patients can present in multiple…

Test Your Knowledge: Responsible Use of Opioids in Children

Untreated pain in childhood may have ramifications well into adulthood. Opioid medications have an important role…

Test Your Knowledge: Patients at Risk for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Approximately one-quarter of emergency department patients who are injured or experience medical emergencies will develop clinically…

Test Your Knowledge: Fever in Children Aged 3 to 36 Months

The advent of pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae vaccines has substantially reduced the risk for occult (unsuspected)…