Conversation- Airway Management

This is the second episode of Conversation, an EMplify podcast series. Episodes are shorter, more conversational,…

All-Time High for U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths

Yesterday the CDC released a report of provisional drug overdose deaths for the 12-month period of…

Pericarditis

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

Persistent Vomiting

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

Lyme Disease

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

Bronchiolitis

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

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…