There’s nothing that gets a hospitalist more anxious and excited at the same time than a case of suspected meningitis. In this episode, we learn that if the thought crosses our mind, a lumbar puncture is almost certainly indicated. Our guest, Dr. Payal Patel, helps us with the balancing act that is diagnosing and managing meningitis!
Show Segments
- Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
- Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
- Case from Kashlak; history and physical
- Initial workup for meningitis
- Treatment choices and duration
- Transitions of Care
Credits
- Written and Produced by: Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH
- Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
- Show Notes: Monee Amin, MD
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Monee amin,, MD
- Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD MPH
- Executive Producer: Karly Loy
- Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
- Editor: podpaste
- Guest: Payal Patel, MD
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