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Infectious Disease , Pediatric EM

Tamiflu: To Use or Not to Use?

6/11/2018 Lucy Liu, MD , Carmen Avendano, MD

One of the worst flu seasons in recent years sent patients to the ED in droves. It also focused attention on oseltamivir's efficacy and safety in various populations. Is it safe for children? Adults?

Critical Care

Trapped Tap: Considerations When Performing ED Thoracentesis

6/11/2018 John Joseph, MD , Mary R. Haas, MD , Ivan Co, MD

There are no hard and fast rules for therapeutic thoracentesis in the ED setting but there are some accepted best practices.

Away Rotations , Medical Students

Conquering Your Away Rotations in 10 Easy Steps

6/11/2018 Erin Karl, MD , Ross Christensen, DO , Sara Paradise Dimeo, MD

Summer is here, and that means it's time to prepare for away rotations. Here are 10 easy steps to help you succeed.

Match

A Complete Guide to the AAMC Standardized Video Interview

6/11/2018 Jonathan Brewer, MD, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

The AAMC's Standardized Video Interview is entering another year of piloting within emergency medicine. If you're planning to match, you need to understand and prepare for the SVI.

Trauma , Hematology

A Simplified Treatment-Based Approach to TEG and ROTEM

6/11/2018 Adam Morcom, MD

It's becoming more common to use thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry in the ED. What's your comfort level with TEG and ROTEM?

Medical Students , Advising , Workplace , Medico Legal , Burnout

When the Dust Settles: A Look After the Match

6/11/2018 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. We addressed housing and finances, and now we tackle professional life.

Program Director Interviews , Match , Advising

Program Director Interview Series: Nicole McCoin, MD | Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine

6/11/2018 Sarah Ring, MD

In this installment of the Program Director Interview Series, Nicole McCoin offers an overview of Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine.

EMS

Cervical Collar: Friend or Foe?

6/10/2018 Tim Montrief, MD, MPH

Cervical collars are a ubiquitous piece of rescue equipment for EMS providers around the country. But are they really helping? The science is limited.

Sports Medicine , Orthopedics , Pediatric EM

Recanting Impressions: Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation

6/10/2018 Richard L. Grantier III, MD , Puja Craddock, MD

Signs of posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations can be subtle, but this condition is a true orthopedic emergency. Are you prepared to perform a reduction in the ED if necessary?