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Clinical , Ultrasound

Intraoral Ultrasound Guided Peritonsillar Abscess Drainage

2/1/2018 Matthew Riester, MD , Joshua Zavitz, DO

Intraoral Ultrasound Guided Peritonsillar Abscess Drainage A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a deep oropharyngeal infection that results in an accumulation of purulent material in the potential space

Clinical , Visual Diagnosis

Diagnose this Condition

2/1/2018 Natalie Cazeau, MSc, MSIII , Erica Roman Hernandez, MSIII , Kinza Ijaz , Amy Scheuermann, MSIII , Ahmed Raziuddin, MD

Diagnose this Condition The Case. A 43-year-old man presented to the ED with a 3-week history of a rash in a C7 dermatomal pattern that was burning and painful in nature. The rash began 3 weeks prior

Medical Education

Perspective: Enviromedics (Health Implications of Climate Change)

2/1/2018 Michael Messina, DO

Perspective: Enviromedics (Health Implications of Climate Change) Like many of you, I used to see climate change as an existential topic — and one that did not relate to me specifically. Maybe one ye

Simulation , Medical Students

SIMS Bringing Medical Simulation to Students

2/1/2018 Shyam Murali , Evan Strobelt, MD

SIMS Bringing Medical Simulation to Students Simulation is a fast-growing trend in medical education. It is an excellent way to train for situations that are ubiquitous in medicine. Additionally, it

EMPower

Robert Suter, DO, MHA, FACEP, FAAEM, FACOEP-D, FIFEM

2/1/2018 EM Resident

Robert Suter, DO, MHA, FACEP, FAAEM, FACOEP-D, FIFEM Medical School: Des Moines University Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center Current Position: Emergency Medicine Consultant (USAR) to the Surgeon

Research

EMRA Journal Club: Intravenous Lidocaine for ED Patients with Renal Colic

2/1/2018 Joshua Mirkin, MD , Olga Kovalerchik, MD

EMRA Journal Club: Intravenous Lidocaine for ED Patients with Renal Colic Renal colic affects 12% of people worldwide and recurs at a rate of 50%.1 First line therapy for management of pain associate

Clinical , Medical Education

Capnography: Monitoring Asthma Patients

2/1/2018 Mikhail Podlog, DO

Capnography: Monitoring Asthma Patients Asthma is a common complaint among patients presenting to emergency departments, with approximately 2 million ED visits annually for asthma exacerbation in the

Editor's Forum , Editorial

In Memoriam: Kevin G. Rodgers, MD

1/31/2018 Tommy Eales, DO

In Memoriam: Kevin G. Rodgers, MD Dec. 21, 1955 – Nov. 20, 2017 He led by example, always made time to teach, and above all else, was a fierce advocate for the residents. It was the mid-afternoon shi

Clinical , Toxicology

Anhydrous Caffeine: The Other White Powder

1/31/2018 Alexandra Amaducci, DO

Anhydrous Caffeine: The Other White Powder One teaspoon of anhydrous caffeine may equal approximately 25-28 cups of coffee, which can be deadly. Caffeine, formally known as (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine),

Speaker Report

Packed Agendas and a Call for Your Opinions

1/31/2018 Scott Pasichow, MD, MPH, FACEP

Packed Agendas and a Call for Your Opinions The resolutions you submit to the Representative Council guide our conversations and empower us to advocate on your behalf. Spring deadline: March 9! The E