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

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Pediatric EM

Pediatric Nasopharyngeal Tumor

2/12/2020 Ashlee Davis, MD , Sarah E. Fabiano, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Nasopharyngeal tumors are exceedingly rare but their clinical presentation often includes symptoms commonly seen in the ED. These may include symptoms of more benign conditions, such as rhinitis or si

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.

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

Neurology , Ultrasound , Guided Procedures

Ultrasound Guided Supracondylar Nerve Blocks for Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures

2/11/2020 Heather Roesly, MD , Spencer Tomberg, MD

One of the most common fractures seen in the ED - and one of the most painful to manipulate and reduce prior to splinting. This nerve block can help.

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Toxicology , Pediatric EM , Gastroenterology

Gastric Perforation after Liquid Nitrogen Ingestion: A Scream after Ice Cream

2/11/2020 Natasha Brown, MD , Carlos Dos Santos , Fiona Azbuike, MD

Sweet! Cool! Oh ... The popular food or drink enhancement tactic of adding liquid nitrogen can have alarming effects - possibly fatal.

Career Planning , Resident

How Do You Know If You’re Ready To Moonlight?

2/11/2020 David Beran, DO, MPH

Clues and questions that can lead you on the right path to this sometimes intimidating next step.

Leadership , Representative Council

10 Ways You Can Help End Trafficking

2/11/2020

Resources to help victims of human trafficking in your emergency department are at the ready.

Leadership , Representative Council

Show Me the Money! How to Fund Your Program’s EMRA Representative

2/11/2020 Breanne Jaqua, DO, MPH , Karina Sanchez, MD

Interested in being an EMRA program representative? Two EMRA leaders have advice on getting the position funded.

Editorial , Advocacy , Leadership

Emergency Medicine Residents Oppose the Sale of Graduate Medical Education Slots

2/11/2020 Dhimitri Nikolla, DO , Hannah R. Hughes, MD, MBA , Allison Beaulieu, MD , Haig Aintablian, MD , Nehal Naik, MD

Read the joint statement from the All-EM Resident Organizations and Students group (AEROS) takes a stand on GME slots.

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