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Risk Management Pitfalls for Pediatric Patients with Back Pain

Our recent issue Emergency Department Management of Dangerous Back Pain in Children reviews rare but dangerous etiologies…

Infective Endocarditis-Associated Stroke

Announcements:  The interactive Clinical Pathways have launched and they are available for free!  In this episode, Sam Ashoo,…

Coding Challenge: Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: SUBJECTIVE New…

Test Your Knowledge of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

Respiratory pathogens most commonly reach the lower respiratory tract by: a.   Person-to-person transmission b.   Micro-aspiration from…

Test Your Knowledge of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

High-risk community-required pneumonia (CAP) mimics include all of the following conditions EXCEPT: a.   Congestive heart failure…

DEA-Medication Assisted Treatment Training

On Friday, March 24th, 2023, the Unites States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released requirements for training…

Coding Challenge: Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: Presentation 24-year-old…

Risk Management Pitfalls for Managing Gunshot Wounds in the ED

Our recent issue An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Gunshot Wounds in the Emergency Department provides a comprehensive review…

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Ankle and Foot Injuries

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