COVID-19 , Pediatric EM

Kawasaki Disease vs. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

8/10/2021 Richmond M. Castillo, MD, MA, MS , Brad Goldberg, MD, FAA

Kawasaki Disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) can be challenging to distinguish, especially because COVID-19 infections can be asymptomatic. Ongoing studies are helping emergency phys

Administration & Operations , Health Care Administration , COVID-19 , Informatics

The Future of Telehealth: Panel Reflection

8/10/2021 Christina Brown, MD , Nicolas Kahl, MD , Michael Dorritie, DO , Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA

A decade ago, telehealth seemed like a complicated, inefficient way to deliver care. With advancements in technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has grown into a vital tool for emergency med

Editor's Forum , Wellness , COVID-19

Are You OK?

8/10/2021 Priyanka Lauber, DO

As we endure the COVID era - making transitions harder than normal - one thing has been clear: Many people are struggling. Are you OK?

Cardiology , Infectious Disease , Sepsis , Critical Care

In A Heartbeat: Septic Cardiomyopathy

8/10/2021 Lindsay Davis, DO, MPH, NRP , Bryce Taylor, DO, MS

Septic cardiomyopathy (colloquially known as septic heart) lacks formal criteria, but emergency physicians should be aware of generally accepted clinical signs. Awareness of septic cardiomyopathy as a

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Advocacy , Health Care Administration , Social EM , COVID-19

Health Policy Journal Club: Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number

8/6/2021 Miya Smith, MD , Vidya Eswaran, MD

The Health Policy Journal Club reviews a study that shows an abrupt increase in prescribing opioids to patients when they turn 18 - with a sharper rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. This raises many q

Medical Students , Medical Education , Career Planning , Advising , Medical Student Council , COVID-19

Resources & Guidance for EM-Bound Medical Students - 2022

8/2/2021 Kelsey Mercedes Morgan, RN-BSN, CEN, PMHN

Navigating the match is difficult in routine times - and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means 2022 will be another unusual year in medical education. This compilation of resources, tailored for EM-boun

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , COVID-19

Critical Care Alert: Convalescent Plasma in Patients Admitted with COVID-19 (RECOVERY)

8/2/2021 Nicholas Huth , Brian Sumner, MD

As the coronavirus continues to mutate, researchers are examining every treatment option. This study looks at the efficacy of convalescent plasma for patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.

Medical Students , Medical Education , Career Planning , Advising , Medical Student Council , COVID-19

Remote Resources & Guidance for EM-Bound Medical Students in the 2022 Match Cycle

7/20/2021

COVID continues to impact medical student education throughout 2021 and into the 2022 match cycle. We are updating a compilation of resources, tailored for EM-bound medical students. Find helpful webs

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Sepsis , COVID-19 , Airway

Critical Care Alert: Ketamine-Only Intubation Method in the ED

7/20/2021 Erik Sherman, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

ED intubations are typically carried out using rapid sequence intubation (RSI), utilizing both a sedative agent and neuromuscular blocking agent. What are the indications and complications of opting f

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Sepsis , COVID-19 , Airway

Critical Care Alert: Dexmedetomidine or Propofol for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Adults with Sepsis

7/9/2021 Brandon Chaffay, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

When patients with sepsis are mechanically ventilated, which sedation leads to better outcomes: dexmedetomidine or propofol?

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