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COVID-19 infections can trigger a cascade of comorbidities, including Behcet’s Disease. This rare condition causes chronic and remitting vasculitis, painful ulcers, and rash.
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In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Emergency Medicine Residency program at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. We spoke with the cu
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Emergency physicians will increasingly shoulder the burden of a warming planet and its effects on human health unless we work to reduce emissions and reverse climate change.
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For half a century now, EMRA has worked tirelessly for its members and for emergency medicine. Working together, what did we accomplish in fiscal year 2024, as we celebrated our 50th anniversary? We m
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Violence against health-care workers caused by acutely agitated patients is an unfortunate reality for many of us. When attempts at verbal redirection do not successfully de-escalate the situation, ex
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Telling a family member that their loved one has died is never an easy conversation, and it requires careful thought and consideration. This discussion reviews how to communicate such difficult news.
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A solid background in ventilator management is a necessary skill for the emergency physician. Understanding mechanical ventilation, its different modes and settings, is paramount to providing intubate
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Identifying a rapidly evolving myocardial infarction in the emergency department, especially in a patient with a distracting presentation, necessitates a timely diagnosis and prompt evaluation.