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In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Florida State University Emergency Medicine Residency program at Sarasta Memorial Hospital. We spoke with the current PD Dr. Sar
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Although MRI is the gold standard for diagnosing complete QTR, this is not always practical in the ED. POCUS is a time-efficient, economical approach to assessing acute knee injuries, especially when
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Effective pain management is challenging under any circumstances, particularly for patients presenting to the ED with painful injuries. Many factors contribute to how patients experience and manage pa
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Alpha-gal syndrome may affect around 450,000 individuals in the United States. The incidence is expected to rise, likely due to climate changes favoring the expansion of tick populations. A recent stu
The EMRA Simulation Research Grant allowed me to implement a multiyear pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) study that evaluates the effectiveness, usability, and workload implications of cognitive aids
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In the United States, 50% of health care costs are accumulated by only 5% of the population. To curb spending, programs have been developed to improve outcomes in patients with high health care use. B
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Pericardial tamponade is a medical emergency that requires rapid recognition and intervention. Ultrasound is therefore the ideal tool for helping make this diagnosis. In this installment of our Advanc
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Elevated ICP is an emergent complication associated with injury to the brain. In this Deep Dive, we summarize the existing evidence regarding the monitoring and management of elevated intracranial pre
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We present 2 cases of severe post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH). Our cases highlight the potential role of IV-administered tranexamic acid (TXA) as an effective treatment option in acutely bleeding p
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Emergency physicians must keep multiple things in mind when treating patients presenting with suspected xylazine exposure. First and foremost, it may be difficult to diagnose, as routine urine drug sc