Urology

Eggplant Emoji Emergencies

2/5/2019 Derek Hunt DO , Andrew Marsh, MD

Penile emergencies are infrequent, painful for the patient, and difficult to simulate for practice in advance. But saving life and "limb" is why we all became emergency physicians.

Cardiology

A Case Report: Abnormal Presentation of Pacemaker Interference

2/5/2019 Darren Cuthbert, MD, MPH , Christopher Bryczkowski, MD, FACEP , Brian Strom, MD, MPH , Robert Eisenstein, MD, FACEP

Pacemaker malfunctions are a not-infrequent reason for an emergency department evaluation. As a result, there is a wide differential into the underlying potential etiologies.

Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

How to Manage MDMA Toxicity

2/5/2019 Amit Gupta, MD , Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH , Miguel Reyes, MD

If you ask people who frequent music festivals, concerts, and clubs, they’ll tell you MDMA (aka ecstasy or molly) is a safe drug. If you see the results of MDMA toxicity, you might disagree.

Research , Medical Education

Reading a Journal Article: A Simplified Approach

2/5/2019 Gregory Tanquary, DO, MBA , Eric Cortez, MD, FACEP

Physicians need to feel confident in their ability to critically appraise new research. But it's not always easy, especially with an ever-increasing body of knowledge.

Cardiology

A Case Report: Acute Myocardial Infarction in a 29-year-old Male

2/5/2019 Aaron Tiffee, MD, FACEP , Zariad Saran, DO , Tyler Ingersoll, MS

The HEART score is a go-to tool in assessing the risk of an acute coronary syndrome. But in this case, a score of 3 did not mean the 29-year-old patient was safe.

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Infectious Disease , Urology

Fournier's Gangrene: A Flesh-Eating Infection of the Perineum

2/5/2019 Gregory Taylor, DO , Eric L. McDowell, DO

Fournier's gangrene is a rare, life-threatening condition with a high mortality rate. Save a life by knowing the signs and the most effective interventions.

Wellness

Making My Happiness

2/5/2019 Lana Shaker, MD , Rebecca Goett, MD, FACEP

Being happy is a skill; you have to practice and make it a habit.

Critical Care , Sepsis , Shock , Deep Dive in CritCare

Deep Dive into the Evidence: Steroids in Septic Shock

2/5/2019 Sean M. Hickey, MD , Susannah Empson, MD , Emily Gillespie , Meghan Gorski, DO , Yanika Wolfe, MD

The use of exogenous steroids in septic shock is a controversial issue with inconsistent data on mortality to date. Several studies examine sepsis treatment. What does the evidence show?

International EM

MedSpanish: Language Immersion and Medical Outreach

2/5/2019 Darren Cuthbert, MD, MPH

A Spanish immersion program that doubles as global health outreach is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will shape your practice and improve the way you care for patients throughout your career, s

Critical Care

A Review of Blunt Cerebrovascular Injuries

2/5/2019 Douglas D. Campbell, MD , Jean Hoffman, MD

BCVI is a relatively rare diagnosis, but this does not take away from the importance of considering it during the initial evaluation of all trauma patients.

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