Browsing: December 2019

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What is hotspotting, and why should you care? It's a critical concept in the ED arena and may help care for the most vulnerable of patients.
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The recent rise in the number of people declining vaccinations is leading to a correlating rise in the cases of preventable diseases such as measles and mumps.
This condition typically presents acutely as a subcutaneous band on the dorsal penis, often accompanied by pain. The prevalence is estimated to be approximately 1.4%, but it's thought to be under-repo
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Think teaching might be your thing? Dr. Breanne Jaqua gives you a look at a day in the life of an academic, a few CV keys, rewarding teaching tools, and more.
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Rib fractures - what a pain. Look into this regional nerve block that can help affected patients in your ED.
Investigate the pressure of this tangled case of a patient with a limb-threatening injury at first discharged home in the absence of a fracture.
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The classic story of GHB intoxication you may see in your ED — “you are about to intubate a comatose patient and they wake up suddenly.” What next?
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Ventilator alarms can be the first sign of an acute process and should be addressed immediately. It’s important to understand basic troubleshooting and move beyond DOPES when managing vent alarms.
Hark! Get ready to investigate the details of this case of a 14-year-old who presented with a 3-week history of right neck swelling and pain.
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The EMRA Representative Council elected the most diverse Board of Directors in the organization’s 45-year history this fall, setting a new bar for inclusion in medicine.