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Ophthalmology , Trauma

Bursting at the Seams: Blunt Trauma Causing Open Globe Rupture After Prior Ocular Surgery

9/10/2024 Andrew Namespetra, MB, BCh, BAO, MSc , Sarah Harris-Gendron , Derek Schaller, MD, FACEP
In the ED, there should be a high degree of suspicion for open globe injury in patients with significant blunt force trauma to the eye, especially in individuals with a history of prior ocular surgery
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Cardiology

Adalimumab-Induced Heart Failure Revealed by Ventricular Tachycardia Identified on a Smartwatch

9/10/2024 Catherine Allen , William B. Brash II, DO , Marc Dotson, DO, FACEP
The use of health data from a smart device has shown significant diagnostic utility and will continue to do so as technology advances. Emergency physicians should be aware of these potential monitorin
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Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Administration & Operations , Informatics

Health Policy Journal Club: Are You Sick Enough to Need the Emergency Department?

8/30/2024 Darby Billing , Vidya Eswaran, MD , Rachel Solnick, MD
Artificial Intelligence has garnered significant hype in every sector, including medicine. How accurate are those AI algorithms in predicting whether a patient is experiencing a medical emergency? The
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Critical Care Devices , Critical Care , Cardiology

Critical Care Device Series: Impella®

8/28/2024 Josh Wild, DO , Brian Sumner, MD
Mechanical circulatory devices continue to evolve, allowing greater support of the sickest patients. This article discusses the Impella heart pumps, developed to address high-risk percutaneous coronar
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Match , Program Director Interviews , Medical Students

Program Director Interview with Sara M. Krzyzaniak, MD FACEP, Program Director at Stanford Emergency Medicine Residency

8/28/2024 Colton Crawford , Ellis Jang , Tushank Chadha
In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Stanford Emergency Medicine Residency program. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Sara M. Krzyzaniak about what makes their progr
Editor's Forum

The Third Year Test

8/12/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH
There is truly nothing else like our specialty. When I look at the future of our specialty, where many may see overwhelming challenges, I see so much opportunity.
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Hematology

Methemoglobinemia: A Case of the Blues

8/12/2024 Phillip A. Barnett, DO , Devan K. Barnett , Douglas R. Bethea
Methemoglobinemia — a serious but treatable condition that presents with generalized cyanosis, an oxygen saturation percentage of mid- to high 80s, high pO2, dark-colored blood, and hypoxia resistant
Editor's Forum

The Third Year Test

8/12/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH
There is truly nothing else like our specialty. When I look at the future of our specialty, where many may see overwhelming challenges, I see so much opportunity.
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Match , Program Director Interviews , Medical Students

Program Director Interview with Erin E. McDonough, MD, Residency Program Director at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

7/30/2024 Mohammad Abuakar , Thomas Johnston , Payton Wolbert
In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency program. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Erin E. McDo
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Critical Care Alert , Critical Care , Cardiology , Resuscitation

Critical Care Alert: Noninvasive Ventilation for Preoxygenation During Emergency Intubation

7/29/2024 Alex Lucas, MD , Josh Wild, DO , Gabriel Colon, MD , Luxi Qiao, MD, MPhil , Dustin Slagle, MD
Tracheal intubation is a critical procedure on patients who are already in crisis. Is it better to choose a mask or non-invasive ventilation for preoxygenation?