A 6 month-old male presents to the ER with colicky symptoms…

A 6 month-old male presents to the ER with colicky symptoms of fussiness, crying, pulling his legs to chest in discomfort, and persistent vomiting.  While in the ED, a “red currant jelly” stool is noted. What is the preferred diagnostic tool used to make the most likely diagnosis?

A 65 year old male presents to the ER with sudden onset of s…

A 65 year old male presents to the ER with sudden onset of severe epigastric pain radiating to his back. He appears hunched over and leaning forward, he is diaphoretic and anxious. His serum amylase and lipase are significantly elevated, at least three times the normal range.  Of the following potential etiologies for this condition, which is the most common?