Browsing: March 2024

Op-Ed , Addiction Medicine , Recreational Drugs

The Fentanyl-Tainted Drug Supply Requires EDs to do More

3/26/2024 Timothy Kelly, MD

The ever-growing frequency of patients presenting to the emergency department with fentanyl overdoses — and fentanyl’s surging presence in cocaine and other black-market drugs — demands that we, as em

Infectious Disease

Case Report: Malaria, Dengue, and COVID-19 in a Migrant Entering the United States

3/25/2024 Russell Baker, DO , Brian Elmore, MD , Cynthia Rincon, DO

Migrants are vulnerable to various tropical diseases as they traverse regions enroute to the United States. These diseases include malaria, mosquito-borne arboviruses, and helminth diseases. The congr

Match , Program Director Interviews , Medical Students

Program Director Interview with Dr. Kathleen Williams, Program Director at Medical College of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Residency

3/21/2024 Mohammad Abuakar , Thomas Johnston , Payton Wolbert

In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Medical College of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Residency program. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Kathleen Williams about what

EMPower

Sandra Schneider, MD, FACEP

3/20/2024

Welcome BACK to EMpower! We’re bringing back this popular, long-dormant piece of EM Resident that focuses on leadership in emergency medicine — where we share the incredible stories of leaders in the

Neurology

Tension Pneumocephalus: Rare Brain Air Complication Requires Emergent Care

3/19/2024 Jibril Ashiru-Balogun, MD , Danielle Biggs, MD

Tension pneumocephalus — which can result from air accumulation under pressure within the skull cavity — is a potentially fatal condition and may require emergency surgery. It is difficult to diagnose

Addiction Medicine , Toxicology , Medications

Case Report: A Review of Clonidine Overdose Management

3/19/2024 Rachel Martin, MD , Andrew Morgan, DO , Mark Gustafson, DO

Clonidine is a widely available drug and has been seen as the culprit in an increased number of intentional and accidental overdoses. Symptoms of toxicity include hypertension or hypotension, bradycar

Airway , Critical Care , Prehospital Care

Hidden Triggers: Unmasking Anaphylaxis

3/18/2024 Lynnsey Moss, MD , Andrew Michalak, MD , Ray Isenburg, DO

Anaphylaxis is a true and potentially life-threatening emergency. Understanding that this condition has broader diagnostic criteria than are commonly recognized will help with early recognition and tr

Op-Ed , Workplace

Hashtag Residency: Examining the Pearls and Pitfalls of Instagram for Programs

3/18/2024 Brittany Stelmar, DO , Alanna O'Connell, DO

Instagram has emerged as a powerful tool for residency programs, offering a unique platform to showcase strengths, engage with diverse audiences, and foster a sense of community. However, it is crucia

Op-Ed , Social EM

Health Literacy in the ED: A Quick Guide

3/18/2024 Denise Marte, MD , Gabriela Galli, MD , Trudi Cloyd, MD

Poor health literacy is one of the most common social determinants of health that we encounter daily in the ED. Limited health literacy results in higher rates of morbidity and mortality and increases

Pediatric EM , Neurology , Vascular

CNS Manifestations in IgAV: A Pediatric Case Report

3/18/2024 Erin Bell, MD , Abby Halm, MD , Jakob Ottenhoff, DO

Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is the most common form of present vasculitis in children. Diagnosis is clinical and includes the presence of palpable purpura with at least 1 of the following: a bi