Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Cardiology

Critical Care Alert: Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (TTM2 Trial)

8/2/2021 Mustafa Rasheed, MD , Marshall Howell IV, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

Evidence surrounding the benefits of post-arrest hypothermia has been conflicting, but it continues to be the standard of care per international guidelines. The TTM2 Trial adds to the data.

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , COVID-19

Critical Care Alert: Convalescent Plasma in Patients Admitted with COVID-19 (RECOVERY)

8/2/2021 Nicholas Huth , Brian Sumner, MD

As the coronavirus continues to mutate, researchers are examining every treatment option. This study looks at the efficacy of convalescent plasma for patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.

Medical Students , Medical Education , Career Planning , Advising , Medical Student Council , COVID-19

Remote Resources & Guidance for EM-Bound Medical Students in the 2022 Match Cycle

7/20/2021

COVID continues to impact medical student education throughout 2021 and into the 2022 match cycle. We are updating a compilation of resources, tailored for EM-bound medical students. Find helpful webs

Research , Rapid Research Review

Rapid Research Review: Research Bias

7/20/2021 Mitchell Waters

Whether you are evaluating research in order to incorporate a new study into your practice or you are designing a project yourself, it is important to be aware of the many forms of bias that can creep

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Sepsis , COVID-19 , Airway

Critical Care Alert: Ketamine-Only Intubation Method in the ED

7/20/2021 Erik Sherman, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

ED intubations are typically carried out using rapid sequence intubation (RSI), utilizing both a sedative agent and neuromuscular blocking agent. What are the indications and complications of opting f

Program Director Interviews , Match , Medical Students

Program Director Interview Series: Marc-Anthony Q. Velilla, MD | EM Residency Program Director at Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit, MI

7/19/2021 Collin Brooks

In this month’s addition to the Program Director Interview Series we got to chat with Marc-Anthony Q. Velilla, MD to learn about the Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Emergency Medicine Residency. Dr

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Sepsis , COVID-19 , Airway

Critical Care Alert: Dexmedetomidine or Propofol for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Adults with Sepsis

7/9/2021 Brandon Chaffay, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

When patients with sepsis are mechanically ventilated, which sedation leads to better outcomes: dexmedetomidine or propofol?

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Advocacy , Health Care Administration , Social EM

Health Policy Journal Club: Risky Business

7/7/2021 Vivek Shah , Vidya Eswaran, MD

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) creates challenges on many levels - not the least of which is ensuring health equity. Do clinicians caring for socially disadvantaged patients receive a

EMRA Spotlight , Administration and Operations Committee

Meet Daniel Novak, DO

7/7/2021 Daniel Novak, DO

We're pleased to introduce Daniel Novak, DO, chair-elect of the EMRA Administration & Operations Committee, 2021-22.

Program Director Interviews , Match , Medical Students

Program Director Interview Series: Gillian Baty, MD | EM Residency Program Director at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

6/23/2021 Alexander Gallaer

In this month’s addition to the Program Director Interview Series we got to chat with Dr. Gillian Baty to learn about the UNM EM Residency Program. If residency in the Land of Enchantment sounds appea

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