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    Peds March Case Study 1

    On exam, the baby is alert and feeding vigorously. He has no other rashes or lesions on his skin. His vitals are as follows: T 36.9°C (rectal), HR 118, RR 28, BP 96/68. A soft blanching area of erythema and induration, measuring 3 cm x 6 cm is noted on the left shoulder. The area is not fully fluctuant, but has a more firm central area. No cutaneous involvement of the neck or any cervical lymphadenopathy is noted.

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    The pediatric emergency medicine section would like to express its heart-felt congratulations to Nathan Kupperman, MD, FACEP, and Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, for their tremendous accomplishments in pediatric emergency medicine.  Dr.Kupperman is the recipient of the Jim Seidel award for outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric emergency medicine. Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill is the recipient of the Steve Miller award for excellence in education and mentorship.

    The pediatric emergency medicine section would like to express its heart-felt congratulations to Nathan Kupperman, MD, FACEP, and Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, for their tremendous accomplishments in pediatric emergency medicine.  Dr.Kupperman is the recipient of the Jim Seidel award for outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric emergency medicine. Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill is the recipient of the Steve Miller award for excellence in education and mentorship.

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