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Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Managing Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Urgent Care (Postscript 1 of 2)

November 1, 2023
EB Medicine

A 34-year-old woman presents to urgent care with dyspnea that is inhibiting her normal activities. She…

Coding Challenge (UC)

Coding Challenge: Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Urgent Care

November 1, 2023
Brad Laymon, PA-C, CPC, CEMC

Determine the correct evaluation and management (E/M) service code for this urgent care encounter: PRESENTATION: 44-year-old…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Managing Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Urgent Care (Postscript 2 of 2)

November 1, 2023
EB Medicine

Which of the following statements regarding asthma in children is CORRECT? a. The compliant chest wall…

News & Updates

“My one year old has had back to back cold symptoms all year … is that normal?”

October 28, 2023
Sam Ashoo, MD

Question: “My one year old has had back to back cold symptoms all year … is…

EKG

5 Tips When Looking at EKGs in Urgent Care

October 26, 2023
EB Medicine

Jennifer Carlquist, PA-C, and course director of The Urgent Care EKG Course shares a few helpful…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Substance Use in Adolescents

October 26, 2023
EB Medicine

Adolescent substance use continues to be a prevalent problem and is a cause of morbidity, mortality,…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Migraine and Other Primary Headaches in the Emergency Department

October 26, 2023
EB Medicine

Headache is the fifth most common presenting chief complaint in emergency departments, and it is vital…

The Laceration Course

Myth 1 – You Cannot Use Epinephrine For Finger Lacerations

October 19, 2023
Patrick O’Malley, MD

We tend to practice based on what our attending physicians and residents told us. Some of…

What's Your Diagnosis

What’s Your Diagnosis? Nonaccidental Trauma in Pediatric Patients

October 9, 2023
EB Medicine

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