Tag: Neurologic

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Closed Head Injuries (Postscript 2 of 4)

July 14, 2022
angiew@ebmedicine.net

Which of the following patients can safely avoid a head CT and/or ED transfer? A. A…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Closed Head Injuries (Postscript 1 of 4)

July 14, 2022
angiew@ebmedicine.net

Which of the following patients would be considered high risk in the setting of closed head…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Pediatric Spinal Epidural Abscess in the ED

June 14, 2022
EB Medicine

Although rare in children, spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rapidly progressive clinical entity that can…

What's Your Diagnosis

What’s Your Diagnosis? Pediatric Spinal Epidural Abscess in the ED

June 2, 2022
EB Medicine
2 Comments

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

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Lead Poisoning in Children

April 22, 2022
EB Medicine

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

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Adults With Infectious Meningitis and Encephalitis 

April 22, 2022
EB Medicine

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

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Current Practice and Pitfalls of Select Biomarkers in the Emergency Care of Children 

March 20, 2022
EB Medicine

Specific biomarker levels can help differentiate children who require emergent medical interventions, such as procedures, surgeries,…

Rapid Reference

NIH Stroke Scale

March 8, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

General Principles: Further Reading Acute Ischemic Stroke: Emergency Department Management After the 3-Hour Window – Stroke…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Possible Rabies Exposure (Postscript 4 of 4)

February 21, 2022
angiew@ebmedicine.net
1 Comment

A 47-year-old man is brought to urgent care by his wife after he was bitten on…