OB/GYN , Ultrasound

Role of POCUS in Ruptured Ectopic: A Case Report

4/15/2024 Ava Roth, DO , Sarah E. Fabiano, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Ectopic pregnancies are the leading cause of maternal mortality within the first trimester of pregnancy.5 The standard of care for workup and diagnosis includes a quantitative β-hCG and ultrasound ima

Psychiatry , Neurology , OB/GYN

Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis During Pregnancy

1/15/2024 Haad Arif , Sunny Bang, MD

Emergency physicians should maintain a high degree of suspicion for anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) and ovarian teratomas in young female patients presenting acutely with psychiatric symptom

OB/GYN , Neurology

Intracranial Hemorrhage in a Postpartum Patient Secondary to Preeclampsia and HELLP

7/15/2023 Neelou Tabatabai , Kristyn Flynn, DO , Krista Pursglove, DO , Katherine Fredlund, MD

Our case report supports the importance of maintaining a high clinical suspicion for intracranial hemorrhage when a postpartum female presents to the emergency department with acute neurological sympt

Op-Ed , Patient Interactions , OB/GYN

Pilot Study: Evaluating Education Targeting Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking in an EM Residency

1/30/2023 Codee Champney, DO , Jordan Wells, MD , Luke He, MD , Grace Klanderud, MD , Megan L McElhinny, MD

IPV and HT are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Many victims will seek medical care, often in the ED. This puts emergency physicians in a position to identify and help vic

OB/GYN

Complications of Elective Medical Abortions

10/10/2022 Julia S. Marcus , Eric Wert, MD , MAJ John Kiel, DO, MPH, CAQ-SM

It is typical for a patient to have side effects after a medical abortion. Differentiating expected versus significant adverse events is crucial to providing proper treatment. Patient education prior

Hematology , OB/GYN

Contraceptives: Rare Complications and Their Implications for Emergency Medicine

6/10/2022 Cody Meyers, MD , Ray Chahoud, DO

Contraceptive use increases the risk of enlarged hepatocellular adenomas and significant bleeding. When screening for medical history and medication lists, emergency physicians should ask women with a

OB/GYN , Urology

Acute Urinary Retention: A Rare Case of Incarcerated Uterus in the Gravid ED Patient

6/10/2022 Katherine Tougas , Bryson Hicks, MD , Ryanne Mayersak, MD, MS

When a pregnant woman, especially at 14 to 16 weeks gestation, shows signs of acute urinary retention, consider retroverted incarcerated uterus as a potential cause.

OB/GYN , Pediatric EM , Radiology , Ultrasound

A Cautionary Tale of Adnexal Torsion in an Adolescent Female

6/10/2022 Kathleen Joseph, MD , Amanda Toney, MD

Ovarian torsion, marked by pelvic and abdominal pain and considered a surgical emergency, can be difficult to diagnose but should not be overlooked, especially among pediatric patients.

OB/GYN

Malpositioned IUD and Uterine Perforation

6/10/2022 Julia S. Marcus , MAJ John Kiel, DO, MPH, CAQ-SM

Although rare, complications with IUDs do occur and can require quick diagnosis and urgent management, particularly when involving complete perforation. Emergency physicians should consider IUD compli

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Social EM , OB/GYN

Health Policy Journal Club: Bullet on Board

6/6/2022 Diana Halloran, MD , Vidya Eswaran, MD

A new study shows how firearm restrictions reduce the deaths of pregnant women and new mothers. The Health Policy Journal Club highlights what that can mean for emergency medicine.

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