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ECG Challenge , Cardiology

ECG Challenge: October 2019

10/10/2019 Benjamin Golden, MD , Jeremy Berberian, MD

A 22-year-old male with a history of sickle cell disease is brought to the ED by police after he was found altered and naked outside on a rainy night.

Ultrasound , Neurology , Pain Management , Orthopedics

Risk Awareness in the Interscalene Nerve Block

10/10/2019 Heather Roesly, MD , Spencer Tomberg, MD

Before employing this nerve block when addressing shoulder dislocations, ensure familiarity with the nerve structure in the area and assess whether it will be appropriate in the patient.

Clinical , Space Medicine

What is Aerospace Medicine?

10/10/2019 Emily Stratton, MD

This specialty is ideal for emergency medicine and about ready to take off. Read on to get a grounded understanding of what it's like to care for patients extraterrestrially.

Toxicology , Psychiatry , Neurology

Phenibut Overdose: Coming to an ED Near You

10/10/2019 Megan Hoffer, DO , Michael Tranovich, DO , Richard Houck, DO

This OTC anxiolytic might cause you a little anxiety in cases of overdose. Here's an overview on how to help affected patients.

Orthopedics , Dermatology , Wilderness Medicine

Unique Presentation of Fracture Blisters

10/10/2019 Will Hockett, MD , Delvin Akins , Craig Warden, MD, MPH

Fracture blisters on this patient's ankle resulted from a sock topped by a SAM splint that went through a 8.5-mile mule ride to get to an ambulance. Take in these pointers on handling such injuries an

Op-Ed , Mentorship , Workplace

Dear Attending...

10/10/2019 Parth S. Gandhi, DO

An honest and appreciative response from an emergency resident when an attending takes a moment to check in on how this whole new world called ED is going.

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Hematology , Orthopedics

Multiple Myeloma: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations in the Emergency Department

10/10/2019 Daniel Patino-Calle, MD , Shawn London, MD, FACEP

Symptoms of multiple myeloma can be as nondescript as weight loss, fatigue, generalized weakness, and bone pain. Focus on the classic tetrad of hypercalcemia, renal failure, anemia, and bony lytic les

Clinical , International EM

A New Beginning: Emergency Medicine in Lao PDR

10/10/2019 Mouavang Xiapao , Anouphet Yengtavanh , Thepbandith Sydavong

Meet three of your colleagues expanding medical care in Laos by becoming some of the first emergency medicine specialists in this developing country.

Toxicology , Disaster Medicine , Trauma

So I Watched CHERNOBYL… Now What? Revisiting Acute Radiation Syndrome

10/10/2019 Leslie Crosby, MD , Laura Roper, MD , Dorian Jacobs, MD

A targeted look at the effects of radiation sickness and what measures to take for decontamination and initial treatment.

Awards , Award Winners

Excellence in EM: Honoring EMRA’s Fall Awards Recipients

10/10/2019

As EMRA celebrates a 45-year milestone, we draw particular attention to our Fall 2019 EMRA Award recipients. Their contributions stand out in a field of high achievers, and we are proud to honor these