Ultrasound , Pain Management

A Review of the Literature Examining the Efficacy of the Greater Occipital Nerve Block as Treatment for Headaches in the Emergency Department

10/31/2024 Abdulhameed Qashqary, MBBS , Hamzah Adel Ramawad, MD

Millions of people come to the emergency department each year suffering migraine or other acute headaches; often, the pain is difficult to manage. But the literature shows the greater occipital nerve

Urology , Nephrology , Ultrasound

Ureteric Stone: Use of POCUS in Atypical Presentation

10/31/2024 Tahir Shahzad, MD

Urinary tract stones are a frequent chief complaint in the emergency department. Point-of-care ultrasound speeds a diagnosis and helps direct appropriate management.

Administration & Operations , Patient Interactions , Medical Education

A Perfect Storm of Uncertainty: Forecasting Inpatient Length of Stay from the Emergency Department

10/31/2024 John Thompson, MD

“How long will I be in the hospital?” A review of the literature suggests that predicting length of stay at time of admission remains extremely difficult, and emergency physicians in particular are po

Wilderness Medicine , Dermatology

A Case of Isolated Focal Frostbite of the Cheek over Cosmetic Dermal Filler

10/30/2024 Sarah Spelsberg, MD, FAWM, FEWM , Andrea Sharp, MD , Sara Filmalter, MD, CAQSM, FAWM, DiDMM , Jessica Pelkowski, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, ONP-C , Abraham Boxx, BCP, NR-P, FP-C, BSN, FAWM

Dermal fillers are becoming more prevalent - and with them, associated risks. This case shows how the aesthetic procedure may contribute to cold weather injuries.

Match , Program Director Interviews , Medical Students

Interview with Lisa M. Clayton, D.O., FACEP, FAAEM, Program Director at the Emergency Medicine Residency program at the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

10/28/2024 Cristina Sanchez

In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Emergency Medicine Residency program at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. We spoke with the cu

Opinion-Editorial , Health Policy

Climate Change and Health: Why Emergency Physicians Must Lead the Charge

10/22/2024 Adrian Cois, MBBS

Emergency physicians will increasingly shoulder the burden of a warming planet and its effects on human health unless we work to reduce emissions and reverse climate change.

Leadership Reports

EMRA Annual Report: FY2024

10/22/2024 Blake Denley, MD

For half a century now, EMRA has worked tirelessly for its members and for emergency medicine. Working together, what did we accomplish in fiscal year 2024, as we celebrated our 50th anniversary? We m

Patient Interactions , Toxicology , Pharmacology

Introducing the Fiver: A Modernized Alternative to the B-52 for Acute Agitation Control

10/22/2024 Matthew J. Christensen, MD, LT, MC, USN

Violence against health-care workers caused by acutely agitated patients is an unfortunate reality for many of us. When attempts at verbal redirection do not successfully de-escalate the situation, ex

Patient Interactions

Breaking the News: A Discussion on Effective Communication of Death Disclosure

10/22/2024 Mustafa Bahramand, MD , Michael Zdradzinski, MD

Telling a family member that their loved one has died is never an easy conversation, and it requires careful thought and consideration. This discussion reviews how to communicate such difficult news.

Cardiology

In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: An Unexpected Turn of Events

10/22/2024 Hailey Hoffmann, MD , Trung Tran, MD

Identifying a rapidly evolving myocardial infarction in the emergency department, especially in a patient with a distracting presentation, necessitates a timely diagnosis and prompt evaluation.

Browsing: October 2024