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Anaphylaxis is a severe life-threatening acute systemic type 1 hypersensitivity reaction. This IgE-mediated reaction leads to varying degrees of mast-cell degranulation, histamine release and varying
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Tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) can provide a point of care ultrasound assessment of right ventricular function. Although there are many emerging applications for this measurement,
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Managing critically ill patients with cardiogenic shock often includes a decision between two inotropes: dobutamine and milrinone. Is there evidence to inform that choice?
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What's the feasibility and safety of giving a high-dose nitroglycerin bolus for sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema?
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In this month’s addition to the Program Director Interview Series we got to chat with Elaine Rabin, MD to learn about the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
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Urgent care centers fill a need in the U.S. healthcare system, providing access to care. But as the Health Policy Journal Club explains, this step in the right direction must be supported by appropria
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In this month’s addition to the Program Director Interview Series we got to chat with Jeffrey S. Bush, MD to learn about the MUSC Residency Program. Dr. Bush tells us more about residency in Charlesto
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A 65-year-old female with history of thoracic aortic aneurysm s/p aortic graft repair several years ago presented to the ED with positive blood cultures on outpatient labs. These had been ordered by h
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While applying to fellowship in the best of times can be stressful, the 2020 application cycle was uniquely different in that all interviews were held virtually. Navigating this uncharted territory wa
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Emergency physicians, tactical medical providers, and other first responders are tasked with taking care of those who become injured or ill in mass gatherings that turn violent. Hydrofluoric acid expo