#346 Meningitis

<div>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!</div> <div> <br> <strong>Free CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong> </div> <div> <br> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/4108bcf4/podcast/rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks">Top Picks</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood">Mailing List</a> | <a href="mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com">thecurbsiders@gmail.com</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">Free CME!</a> </div> <div> <br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Intro, disclaimer, guest bio</li> <li>Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*</li> <li>Case from Kashlak; history and physical</li> <li>Initial workup for meningitis</li> <li>Treatment choices and duration</li> <li>Transitions of Care</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH</li> <li>Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD</li> <li>Show Notes: Monee Amin, MD</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Monee amin,, MD</li> <li>Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD MPH</li> <li>Executive Producer: Karly Loy</li> <li>Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Editor: podpaste</li> <li>Guest: Payal Patel, MD</li> </ul> <div> <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://indeed.com/internalmedicine"><strong>Indeed</strong></a><strong> <br> </strong><br> </div