Test Your Knowledge: Angioedema in the Emergency Department

Angioedema is a histamine- or bradykinin-mediated response that can be acquired, hereditary, or idiopathic. Manifestations include…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Ocular Trauma

 Ocular injuries are the most common cause of preventable blindness in children. A detailed and systematic…

Test Your Knowledge: Cardiac Resuscitation in the ED

Cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and circulatory failure are life-threatening, and recognizing the underlying etiology and initiating…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Firearm Injuries to the Extremity

Firearm injuries are a leading cause of pediatric mortality in the United States. The frequency of…

Test Your Knowledge: Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents

Labor and sex trafficking impact children of all ages, genders, and nationalities. Trafficked patients present to…

Test Your Knowledge: Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis in the ED

An acute allergic reaction is a rapid-onset, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction. Although it is most commonly caused…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Spinal Epidural Abscess in the ED

Although rare in children, spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rapidly progressive clinical entity that can…

Test Your Knowledge: Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the ED

Procedural sedation is a common procedure performed in the emergency department and is a fundamental skill…

Test Your Knowledge: Ultrasound-Guided Pediatric Nerve Blocks in the ED

Analgesia in pediatric patients is critical for minimizing discomfort and maximizing satisfaction for both the patients…