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Pericarditis

Why do we care? Approximately 5% of emergency department visits for chest pain in North America…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Ultrasound-Guided Pediatric Nerve Blocks in the ED

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 Cellulitis and Other Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections 

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

Persistent Vomiting

Hx: A male in his 60’s presents with persistent nausea and vomiting for 4 days. He denies…

Conversation – Dr. Lorna Breen Legislation

The first episode of Conversation, an EMplify podcast series. Episodes are shorter, more conversational, and cover…

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia spirochete species. In North America, Borrelia burgdorferi is the primary pathogen. In Europe…

Test Your Knowledge: Lead Poisoning in Children

 Millions of children continue to be at risk for lead exposure despite a dramatic decline over…

Test Your Knowledge: Adults With Infectious Meningitis and Encephalitis 

Infectious meningitis and encephalitis are often life-threatening illnesses, though prompt workup and targeted treatment can greatly…

Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children aged <…