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Test Your Knowledge: Infective Endocarditis-Associated Stroke

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

Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021

Last week, the CDC released a 2021 summary report on maternal mortality rates in the United…

Pediatric Electrolyte Emergencies

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

Test Your Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

A 23-year-old man presents to your clinic with a chief complaint of “rash on private area.”…

Test Your Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

When taking a patient’s sexual history, it’s important to remain objective, nonjudgmental, and confidential. Each of…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Pediatric Electrolyte Emergencies

Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Blast Injuries

Welcome to this month’s What’s Your Diagnosis Challenge! But before we begin, check to see if…

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…