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POCUS For the Win

POCUS for the Win: Post-Myocardial Infarction Septal Rupture

12/2/2024 Erik Moyer, MD

Post-MI ventricular septal rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for improving outcomes. This case highlights the speed, sensitivi

Ultrasound , Social EM

Case Report: A Unique Role for Bedside Ultrasound in a Patient with Progressive Unilateral Leg Swelling

12/2/2024 Michaela Banks, MD, MBA , George Alexander Knight, MD , Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD

See how a case of unexplained, worsening pain and swelling in a bounceback patient was solved with bedside ultrasound and a thorough history that revealed social determinant red flags.

Medical Education , Medical Students , Match

The 4 H’s: A Framework for Approaching Emergency Medicine Auditions

12/2/2024 Joshua Berk, MD

Another season of audition rotations is on the horizon. Try a 4-H approach: humble, helpful, hungry (for knowledge), hepatocytic (absorbing new things).

POCUS For the Win

POCUS for the Win: Retrobulbar Spot Sign

11/18/2024 Louisa Weindruch, DO , Whitney Potomac, DO, MS, FACEP, FDP-AEMUS , Robert Barnes, MD, FACEP

Central retinal artery occlusion is an ocular emergency that commonly presents as sudden, painless, monocular vision loss. It can be a harbinger of serious comorbidities, making diagnosis important. P

EMS , Disaster Medicine , Administration & Operations

UMMC Pediatric Emergency Department Response to the Rolling Fork Tornado

11/14/2024 Heath Broussard II, DO , Andrew Buckelew, DO , Kerry J. Yancy, MD

Does your emergency department have a plan for managing a Category 4 tornado? As the only pediatric hospital and Level 1 trauma center in Mississippi, the University of Mississippi Medical Center pivo

Gastroenterology , Vascular , Nephrology

Two Sides of a Compression Coin: A Comparison of Wilkie's and Nutcracker Syndrome

11/14/2024 Kay Nicole Tipton, DO, MS , Neelou Tabatabai , Field Davis, DO

The vague presentation of abdominal pain can lead you down many differential pathways. When combined with sudden or rapid weight loss, it can point to 2 rare syndromes caused by compression. Review th

Critical Care , Critical Care Roadblock , Airway

Roadblock: Refractory Hypoxia on the Ventilator

11/5/2024 Dominique Gelmann, MD

The EMRA Critical Care Committee's Roadblock series is the resuscitationist's guide to overcoming the obstacles in the normal algorithm of critically ill patients. Through this series, we will ask the

EMPower

A Deep Dive with Dan Dworkis, MD, PhD, FACEP

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH

Welcome to EMpower, an inspirational series focusing on leadership in emergency medicine — where we share the incredible stories of leaders in the EM community. Our EMpower honoree in this edition is

EMPower

A Deep Dive with Thom Mayer, MD, FACEP

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH

We take a moment to learn from Thom Mayer, MD, FACEP, during this edition of EMPower. Dr. Mayer has been a leader in times of crisis for over 25 years, navigating significant challenges on the global

Workplace , Burnout , Administration & Operations

The Value of Communication in the ED

11/1/2024 Jeffrey Phillips, MD , David Jones, MD, MCR

We present a qualitative study of dynamics, camaraderie, and belonging between emergency physicians and nurses. Healthy communication within the emergency department team is shown to improve both pati