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Rabies

Why do we care? Rabies is one of the world’s deadliest infections. The fatality rate is…

Inhalation Injury

Hx: A male in his 20’s is working when he mixes lime away and bleach in a…

Lead Poisoning

Why do we care? The April, 2022 Peds EMP Article is on the topic of Lead…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Lead Poisoning in Children

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

What’s Your Diagnosis? ED Management of Adults with Infectious Meningitis and Encephalitis 

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

NSTEMI

Why Do We Care?  In-hospital mortality rates are about the same for STEMI and NSTEMI, approximately…

Episode 68 — Meningitis and Encephalitis – An Interview with Dr. Andrew Hogan

Episode 68 — Emergency Department Management of Adults With Infectious Meningitis and Encephalitis – An Interview…

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) Calculator

Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is calculated as: 1/3 Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) + 2/3 Diastolic Blood…

Topical Steroids

Topical Steroids are classified into 7 classes based on potency. The most potent are in class…