Episode 219: Meningitis 2.0

Episode 219: Meningitis 2.0

From Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast by Core EM

February 3, 2026 · Episode 219

About this episode

This episode reviews diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis in the ED.

We review diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis in the ED. Hosts: Sarah Fetterolf, MD Avir Mitra, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Meningitis_2_0.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: CNS Infections , Infectious Diseases , Neurology Show Notes Core EM Modular CME Course Maximize your commute with the new Core EM Modular CME Course, featuring the most essential content distilled from our top-rated podcast episodes. This course offers 12 audio-based modules packed with pearls! Information and link below. Course Highlights: Credit: 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Curriculum: Comprehensive coverage of Core Emergency Medicine, with 12 modules spanning from Critical Care to Pediatrics. Cost: Free for NYU Learners $250 for Non-NYU Learners Click Here to Register and Begin Module 1 Patient Presentation & Workup Patient: 36-year-old male, currently shelter-domiciled, presenting with 3 weeks of generalized weakness, fevers, weight loss, and headaches. Vitals (Initial): BP 147/98, HR 150s, Temp 100.2°F, RR 18, O2 99% RA. Clinical Evolution: Initial assessment noted cachexia and a large ventral hernia. Following initial workup, the patient became…

Topics covered

  • bacterial meningitis
  • emergency medicine
  • diagnosis
  • management
  • healthcare

Keywords

  • bacterial meningitis
  • emergency department
  • diagnosis
  • management
  • clinical guidelines

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