The decision between academic and community medicine can be difficult. Many who enter academic EM feel unprepared. This post discusses the difference between academic and community EM, and if you are interested in academic EM, pearls on succeeding in academics.
The Road to Academic Emergency Medicine Read More »
Epinephrine is a key component of ACLS measures. But what does the data show? This post evaluates the ACLS recommendations for epinephrine in cardiac arrest, the literature behind its use, and future directions.
A Myth Revisited: Epinephrine for Cardiac Arrest Read More »
The HEART score and pathway have revolutionized evaluation of the chest pain patient in the ED. This pathway can reduce risk of missed major cardiovascular event to < 1%. Many centers utilize the HEART pathway; however, do the score and pathway have a weakness?
The Great and Powerful HEART Score: Does it have a weakness? Read More »
Patients with pulmonary embolism have historically been admitted for anticoagulation. With the advent of new anticoagulants and risk stratification scores for adverse events, more patients may be eligible for outpatient treatment of PE. This post explores the evidence behind outpatient management of PE.
Outpatient PE Management: Controversies, Pearls, and Pitfalls Read More »
The prehospital environment is where emergency medicine begins. EMS providers must function in some of the most difficult conditions with limited supplies. FOAMed can allow emergency providers of all levels to stay up to date with cutting edge resuscitation and prehospital literature. This post evaluates EMS/prehospital FOAMed resources.
FOAMed Resources Part VIII: EMS/Prehospital Read More »
TIA is a brief neurologic deficit due to cerebral ischemia, with no permanent infarction. It affects over 200,000 U.S. patients per year and may precede 14% to 23% of strokes. Many have sought risk stratification tools to determine who may be appropriate for discharge with follow-up. This post evaluates the new ACEP guidelines for TIA and the controversies in the ED evaluation of TIA.
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All physicians are teachers. However, becoming a great teacher does not occur overnight, and in the stressful setting of the ED, it can be difficult to educate those around you. This part of the FOAMed series looks at resources geared towards education and simulation.
FOAMed Resources Part VII: Medical Education and Simulation Read More »
Sepsis is a condition emergency providers manage daily and has the potential for high morbidity and mortality. Sepsis management requires rapid diagnosis, early administration of intravenous (IV) fluids with broad-spectrum antimicrobials, and source control. But what is the role for steroids in sepsis? What are the potential benefits and risks? This post will explore the evidence surrounding corticosteroids in sepsis management to help shed some light on this controversial topic.
The Controversies of Corticosteroids in Sepsis Read More »
Today we cover Part VI of the FOAMed series. This post provides resources on core, fundamental knowledge for EM to get you started. A strong foundation allows growth and development, and these resources provide that and so much more.
FOAMed Resources Part VI: The Fundamentals Read More »
Welcome to Part V of the FOAMed resource series! Today, we cover critical care, with several blogs and podcasts that could be considered the founders of FOAMed. This post is full of resources for those who love resuscitation.
FOAMed Resource Series Part V: Critical Care Read More »
