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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
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Methemoglobinemia can be fatal if not managed correctly. Make sure you know what to do for patients with this particular blood disorder.
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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
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In advance of National EMS Week 2018, former firefighter Tommy Eales explains what EM residents can learn from their EMS colleagues.
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The Program Director Interview Series focuses on Fiona Gallahue, MD, FACEP, and the University of Washington Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
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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.
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The Health Policy Journal Club points out a Jevons paradox occurring in response to the increase in freestanding emergency department.
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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.
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Every year in March, there's a lot of excitement surrounding Match Week. What happens when the news you receive is not what you wanted to hear?
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Our March 2018 Critical Care Alert compares early use of APRV and LTV in ARDS patients in ICU.