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Toxins , Toxicology

Toxic YouTube Challenges

4/15/2018 Matt Eisenstat, MD , Christopher Holstege, MD

Social media has given rise to viral dares ranging from silly to outright dangerous. Be ready for these "challenges" to arrive in your ED.

Cardiology , Neurology

Cardiac Complications from Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

4/15/2018 David Murphy, MD , Nicholas Johnson, MD

How does subarachnoid hemorrhage lead to cardiac arrest, complete heart block, or cardiomyopathy?

Clinical , Toxicology , Toxins

Tide Pod Challenge: A Closer Look at the Toxicology

4/13/2018 Aaron S. Frey, DO

Every few months a new challenge becomes a viral sensation on social media. One of these challenges - eating a laundry detergent pod - has led to an incredible uptick in potential poisonings (35 times

Critical Care , Hematology

Management of Methemoglobinemia

4/13/2018 Joshua Glick, MD , Seth Merker, MD

Methemoglobinemia can be fatal if not managed correctly. Make sure you know what to do for patients with this particular blood disorder.

Editorial

President's Message: Apply Smarter, Not Harder

4/10/2018 Zach Jarou, MD

The percentage of students matching at their preferred programs has remained stable over the past several years. Unfortunately, one number has NOT remained stable: the number of programs to which appl

Editor's Forum

Letter from the Editor

4/10/2018 Tommy Eales, DO

In advance of National EMS Week 2018, former firefighter Tommy Eales explains what EM residents can learn from their EMS colleagues.

Medical Students , Advising , Program Director Interviews , Match

Program Director Interview Series: Fiona Gallahue, MD, FACEP | University of Washington

4/4/2018

The Program Director Interview Series focuses on Fiona Gallahue, MD, FACEP, and the University of Washington Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

Medical Students , Medical Education , Training , Med Student , MSI , MSII , MSIII , MSIV , PGY1

That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It!

4/4/2018 Chichen Qiu, MD

The ED patient presentation is unique in the house of medicine for its brevity and ability to pack a lot of information into very few words. Have you mastered this skill? Get tips here.

Health Policy , Health Policy Journal Club

Health Policy Journal Club: If You Build It, They Will Check In

4/4/2018 Kyle Delbar, MD

The Health Policy Journal Club points out a Jevons paradox occurring in response to the increase in freestanding emergency department.

Advising , Match , MSIV , MSIII

When the Dust Settles: A Look After the Match

4/3/2018 Gregory Tanquary, DO, MBA , Chichen Qiu, MD

Preparing for the Match can be all-consuming. But what happens afterward? This 3-part series will explore a few key topics. First up: housing.