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Welcome to EMpower! This section of EM Resident focuses on leadership in emergency medicine — it's where we share the incredible stories of leaders in the EM community. Our EMpower honoree in this edi
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Thyroid storm is a potentially fatal manifestation of untreated thyrotoxicosis and may result in cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Cardiopulmonary failure is potentially reversible with prompt antithyroid
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Following direction set by the Representative Council, the EMRA Board of Directors has approved a measure to provide support to residents whose programs face closure: the Displaced Resident Bill of Ri
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Altered mental status is a common presentation that requires a time-sensitive evaluation. But that evaluation can be addressed under a broad range of categories. This case demonstrates AMS evaluation
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In our eagerness to be mindful of addiction, are we ignoring the pain control benefits that can be realized via parenteral use of opioids? The Health Policy Journal Club discusses how to thread that h
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In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Emergency Medicine Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Adam Kellogg about what makes their progr
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The Health Policy Journal Club says the evidence is clear: To reduce the burden of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and ultimately save lives, federal legislation and substantial funding must be priorit
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In this case, the patient’s altered mental status and limited history presented challenges. The RUSH exam was utilized to evaluate hypotension. Without this bedside evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
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In the ED, there should be a high degree of suspicion for open globe injury in patients with significant blunt force trauma to the eye, especially in individuals with a history of prior ocular surgery
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The use of health data from a smart device has shown significant diagnostic utility and will continue to do so as technology advances. Emergency physicians should be aware of these potential monitorin