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Heart of EM

Room 16 Right

6/11/2020 Julian Watson, MD

The emergency department can be filled with frustration at times. During the first wave of COVID-19 illnesses, that frustration reached a boiling point.

Infectious Disease

A Case of Severe Malaria In the ED

6/11/2020 Charles Davis

Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Symptoms usually present 1–4 weeks after infection but can present months to years later depending on the species.

Ultrasound

Common Pitfalls of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement

6/11/2020 Andrew Mittelman, MD

Placement of an ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (USPIV) is a common and relatively safe procedure. Don't fall into bad habits that lead to unsuccessful placement. Review the most common

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Implicit Bias Is Both Helpful and Harmful, So What Can We Do?

6/11/2020 Mary E. McLean, MD , Linelle Campbell, MD

Implicit bias is rightfully the hot topic of the year, and it’s important to acquire a deeper understanding of it.

Hematology

Petechiae and Gingival Bleeding: ITP Beyond the Boards

6/11/2020 Marc Cassone, DO , Brilee Madison, DO , Jennifer Spinozzi, MD , Conor Young, MD , Richard O. Davis, DO

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) can often be first diagnosed and recognized in an ED setting, both as a primary and incidental finding. Let's review a typical presentation and the unique pathology and s

Wellness

Maintaining Wellness as an EM Resident: How to Balance Work Life with Personal Wellness

6/11/2020 Masood R. Mohammed, DO, MS

Perhaps the steepest learning curve during intern year presented itself as the mission to maintain wellness and find a balance that would allow me to keep showing up - for my patients, my co-residents

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

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

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.