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Toxicology

Feeling Nervous? Recognition and Management of Nerve Agent Exposure

6/11/2020 Garrett Cavaliere, DO , Gregory Jasani, MD , Reem Alfalasi, MBChB

Nerve agents are one of the most terrifying weapons of war. With many direct pathophysiologic effects, the psychological terror they instill is often the intent of their use. Emergency medicine provid

Infectious Disease

A Pause to Consider Strongyloides Stercoralis in the ED

6/10/2020 Rebecca Teague, MD , Joel Hamm, MD, FACEP

Strongyloidiasis is an infection of the parasitic nematode, Strongyloides stercoralis. This condition is well-known in global health as a concern among immigrants and refugees, but it is also present

EMS , Disaster Medicine , Prehospital Care

Until Help Arrives - Prehospital Emergency Medicine All Citizens Should Have

6/10/2020 Luke Wohlford, MD, MPH

For a long time, prehospital emergency medicine education was limited to those training for jobs in the field. Only in the last several decades have mass education initiatives emphasized emergency med

Advancement of EM

Not Your Mother's AAWEP…

6/10/2020 Sarah Hoper, MD, JD, FACEP

The American Association of Women Emergency Physicians stands for issues relevant to anyone, male or female, who works in an emergency department. Take part in this strong group advocating for you.

Informatics , Career Planning

DIY CI: Tips for Getting into Clinical Informatics

6/10/2020 Carrie Baker, DO, MS, FACEP , Benjamin Slovis, MD, MA, FACEP , John Manning, MD , DJ Apakama, MD , Todd Taylor, MD, FACEP , William Hersh, MD , Jeff Nielson, MD, MS

Are you interested in a career in clinical informatics? Find out how to get involved while this emerging niche is still in the grandfathering phase.

Hematology , Critical Care

Managing Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

6/10/2020 Peter Brooks, DO , Martin D. Klinkhammer, MD, MPH, FACEP

A young woman presents with a 3-week history of fatigue, nausea, vomiting, heavy bleeding, and lightheadedness. Within hours she is intubated in the ICU. Follow the case management to understand an at

ACGME RC-EM

Update from the ACGME Review Committee for Emergency Medicine

6/10/2020 Breanne Jaqua, DO, MPH

The ACGME Review Committee for Emergency Medicine has been hard at work on behalf of the specialty. Get updates from the resident representative on the committee.

Palliative Care , Critical Care , Behavioral Health , Dermatology

DENIAL OF DEATH : The Phenomenon of Tumor Neglect

6/10/2020 Rebecca Kreston, MD, MSPH , Payal Patel, MD , Shana Ross, DO, MS

Challenges with health care literacy, lack of insurance, and simple human fear can sometimes lead patients to delay seeking help - or even deny a problem exists. Tread lightly to offer the best care i

Toxicology , Wilderness Medicine

Itsy Bitsy Spider, Big Time Danger: Systemic loxoscelism

6/10/2020 Michael D. Simpson, MD , Monisha Veerapeneni

Although spider bite is a common complaint in the ED, systemic loxoscelism is a rare and deadly consequence of undiagnosed brown recluse bites. Use the NOT RECLUSE mnemonic to keep from missing it.

President's Message

Transition, Not Competition

6/10/2020 Hannah R. Hughes, MD, MBA

The start of a new academic year is full of anxiety as we all step into our new roles, regardless of what level we've reached in training. It's part of the medical maturation process.