EMRA Spotlight , Ultrasound

Meet Katie VanNatta, DO, MBA, MS

2/26/2020 Katie VanNatta, DO, MBA, MS

We're pleased to introduce Katie VanNatta, DO, MBA, MS, vice chair of the EMRA Ultrasound Committee, 2020-2021.

EMRA Spotlight , Ultrasound

Meet Jacob Freudenberger

2/26/2020 Jake Freudenberger, DO

We're pleased to introduce Jacob Freudenberger, vice chair of the EMRA Ultrasound Committee, 2020-2021.

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert

Critical Care Alert: Hydrocortisone, Thiamine, and Vitamin C in Septic Shock

2/17/2020 Greg Felock, MD , Sean M. Hickey, MD

The VITAMINS Trial looked at the role of vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone in saving patients with septic shock. It's the first randomized controlled trial focused on whether vitamins can provid

Infectious Disease , Pulmonary , COVID-19

Identifying and Managing Coronavirus in the ED

2/14/2020 Marwa K. Maki , Patrick Wallace, DO

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop, the CDC has released interim guidelines that all emergency physicians should note.

ECG Challenge , Cardiology

ECG Challenge: February - March 2020

2/13/2020 Paul Smyser, MD , Jeremy Berberian, MD

A 62-year-old male presents with 1 hour of crushing chest pain radiating to the right shoulder. What is your interpretation of the following ECG and what would you do next?

Career Planning , Pediatric EM

Demystifying the EM to PEM Journey: A Conversation with EM to PEM Attendings

2/12/2020 Gwen Hooley, MD , Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH

Do you feel a little discomfort seeing a critically ill pediatric patient awaiting your care? Three EM to PEM attendings have some guidance they gathered along their journey towards pediatric emergenc

Nephrology

The Echogenic Kidney

2/12/2020 Bryn Dhir, MD , Colin Ireland, DO , Todd Britt, DO , Alan Janssen, DO, FACOEP-D, FACEP, FAAEM

Ultrasound in the emergency department can reveal the echogenicity of the renal pyramids in Medullary Sponge Kidney. Despite previous episodes and presentations, it is often undiagnosed or overlooked

Disaster Medicine , Prehospital Care

Tactical Medicine: An Evolving EM Subspecialty

2/12/2020 Cameron B. Justice

A Q&A with a tactical medicine pioneer, Dr. John Wipfler III.

Cardiology , Radiology

Aortic Dissection: End the Glow!

2/12/2020 Roli Kushwaha, MD , Anthony Furiato, DO, FACEP , Justin McNamee, DO, FACEP

The key concern in the ED is if there is a way to risk stratify patients for AD and, if so, is there a test with high enough sensitivity and negative likelihood ratio to rule it out.

International EM , Wilderness Medicine

Think Like a Guide: Lessons Learned the Hard Way on International Expeditions

2/12/2020 Tate Higgins , Will Hockett, MD

These lessons from international wilderness expedition leaders will make you more independent, capable, and confident on your next adventure.

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