Wilderness Medicine , Leadership

Fire in the Canyons: EMRA MedWAR 2024 at Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area

1/30/2025 Joseph Mueller, MD , Jackson Anderson, MD , Megan Barthels, MD , Ian Brodka, MD , Kelly Dinh , Carlos Enciso-Lopez, MD , Erin Kinney, MD , Brian Legvold, MD

EMRA's MedWAR returned to its roots in Red Rock Canyon in 2024. This premier event combined wilderness medicine challenges with trail running and orienteering. The 11 competing teams braved record tem

Cardiology , Infectious Disease , Wilderness Medicine , Toxicology

Case Report: Heart Block Stemming from Lyme Disease

10/31/2024 Puja Singh, MD , Marian Gambrell, MD

We present a case of bradycardia and dyspnea in an otherwise healthy young male found to have EKG abnormalities inclusive of third-degree heart block. The culprit? Lyme disease.

Infectious Disease , Cardiology , Wilderness Medicine , Hematology

Babesiosis Induced Atrial Flutter: An Unusual Precipitant of Atrial Flutter

10/31/2024 Darshak Vekaria, MD

Babesiosis can present with a varied clinical presentation, which can make it difficult to diagnose. However, one uncommon clue could be picked up on an ECG.

Wilderness Medicine , Dermatology

A Case of Isolated Focal Frostbite of the Cheek over Cosmetic Dermal Filler

10/30/2024 Sarah Spelsberg, MD, FAWM, FEWM , Andrea Sharp, MD , Sara Filmalter, MD, CAQSM, FAWM, DiDMM , Jessica Pelkowski, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, ONP-C , Abraham Boxx, BCP, NR-P, FP-C, BSN, FAWM

Dermal fillers are becoming more prevalent - and with them, associated risks. This case shows how the aesthetic procedure may contribute to cold weather injuries.

Toxicology , Pediatric EM , Wilderness Medicine

The Teeny Tiny Mighty: A Case of Pediatric Envenomation With the Western Pygmy Rattlesnake

8/1/2023 Mounir Contreras Cejin, MD , Daniel Rivera, MD , Sing-Yi Feng, MD, FACMT

Western pygmy rattlesnake envenomations are a rare occurrence but should not be underestimated, as they cause significant morbidity. FabAV, also known as CroFab® (generic: crotalidae polyvalent immune

Sports Medicine , Wilderness Medicine , Undersea and Hyperbaric

Surf Medicine: Perspectives, Potential Hazards, and the Importance of Preparedness

7/15/2023 Theresa Jo Thomas , Geoff Comp, DO, FAWM

As the popularity of surfing grows, the incidence of surf injuries — both minor and traumatic — will increase accordingly. Knowledge and awareness about the breadth of potential injuries is essential

Critical Care Alert , Critical Care , Wilderness Medicine , EMS , Cardiology

Critical Care Alert: ICE-CRASH Study

5/2/2023 Sara Twadell, MD , Evan McMurray, MD

The ICE-CRASH Study examined the effects of ECMO on neurological outcomes among patients with severe hypothermia. Get the summary and the take-home points pertinent to emergency medicine.

Wilderness Medicine

Wilderness Medicine Highlights

2/12/2022 Elaine Yu, DO, MS, FAWM , Kathryn Kammert, DO

After a 3-year hiatus, EMRA's Wilderness Medicine Committee's premier event returned at ACEP21 in Boston. Find out all about MedWAR 2021.

Cardiology , Wilderness Medicine , Infectious Disease

Pericardial Effusion: A Rare Case of a Potentially Dangerous Manifestation of Lyme Disease

6/12/2021 Amanda dos Santos, MD , Nicholas Jouriles, MD, FACEP

Lyme disease is one of the most common vector-borne diseases in the United States, affecting over 300,000 people annually between June and December. This case report describes a less common cardiac ma

Wilderness Medicine , Toxicology

Managing Envenomation: Be Prepared for Summertime Exposure

6/11/2021 Luke He, MD , John Michael Sherman, MD , Christopher Rajan, DO , Geoff Comp, DO, FAWM

Post-pandemic vacations are picking up steam - and outdoor getaways remain popular. Are you ready to handle bites, stings, and other envenomations?

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