Toxicology , Dermatology , Psychiatry

Osteomyelitis and Auditory Hallucinations Associated with Long-Term Inhalant Use

12/2/2024 Laura Szczesniak, MD, PhD , Michael J. Uihlein, MD, CAQ Sports Medicine

The use of inhalants can lead to classic findings in the emergency department, but don’t forget to perform a thorough skin exam in any patient experiencing the effects of huffing.

Cardiology , Ultrasound , Pediatric EM

"Nausea, Vomiting, and Tachycardia. Oh My!": Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy

12/2/2024 James C. Roberson III, MD , Veronica Miles, MD

In this case report, a common, very non-specific complaint of nausea/vomiting leads to a rare diagnosis of noncompaction cardiomyopathy in a young adult. Learn how to catch this condition, despite its

Neurology

Bilateral Thalamic Infarct: A Diagnosis Not to Sleep On

12/2/2024 Benjamin Kartub, MD , Abby Cosgrove, MD , Khalid Alsherbini, MD, FNCS

Occlusion of the Artery of Percheron leading to isolated bilateral thalamic infarcts is a rare and difficult diagnosis in emergency medicine. Learn the symptoms that can help keep it top of mind.

Infectious Disease , Ophthalmology , Dermatology

Vision Loss Leading to HIV Diagnosis

12/2/2024 Bryan Knickerbocker Carnes, MD , Thomas Payton, MD, FACEP , Jason Burkett, DO, FACEP

A patient presenting with ophthalmic syphilis may have more health conditions at play. Would you include HIV on your differential diagnosis?

International

The Bridge to Norway

12/2/2024 Tina Yang, DO

Emergency medicine may be more than half a century old in the United States, but it is still in its infancy in many countries. New York Presbyterian Queens offers educational outreach to Norway, helpi

Toxicology

Now That’s What I Call Tox!

12/2/2024 Brittany (Ladson) Garza, DO, MPH , E. Mason Jackson, MD , Katherine M. Markin, MD , John Michael Sherman, MD , Laura Szczesniak, MD, PhD

EMRA’s Toxicology Committee summarizes noteworthy toxicology papers. These were some of our favorites from 2024!

POCUS For the Win

POCUS for the Win: Post-Myocardial Infarction Septal Rupture

12/2/2024 Erik Moyer, MD

Post-MI ventricular septal rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes. This case highlights the speed, sensitivi

Ultrasound , Social EM

Case Report: A Unique Role for Bedside Ultrasound in a Patient with Progressive Unilateral Leg Swelling

12/2/2024 Michaela Banks, MD, MBA , George Alexander Knight, MD , Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD

See how a case of unexplained, worsening pain and swelling in a bounceback patient was solved with bedside ultrasound and a thorough history that revealed social determinant red flags.

Medical Education , Medical Students , Match

The 4 H’s: A Framework for Approaching Emergency Medicine Auditions

12/2/2024 Joshua Berk, MD

Another season of audition rotations is on the horizon. Try a 4-H approach: humble, helpful, hungry (for knowledge), hepatocytic (absorbing new things).

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