EM Mindset – The Dichotomies of EM Practice
Emergency Medicine seems to be full of dichotomies. This piece from Dr. Nouhan examines these dichotomies in this week’s EM Mindset.
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Dangers of Infection in the Splenectomy Patient
The asplenic patient presents several challenges to emergency physicians. What do you need to consider, and does your evaluation and management change with these patients?
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EM@3AM – Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal: Let’s take a minute to review this common emergency medicine diagnosis.
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EM@3AM – Anaphylaxis
Let’s review a few tips and tricks to aid in the management of an anaphylactic patient.
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Delayed Diagnosis of Viral Encephalitis
Communication and documentation are keys to good patient care. This week’s Medical Malpractice Insights evaluates a case of viral encephalitis and the importance of these factors.
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EM Mindset – Beyond the ED
This week’s EM Mindset is from Dr. Anton Helman of Emergency Medicine Cases fame. Dr. Helman discusses a problem facing EM today, while offering important solutions.
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ToxCard: GI Decon
What options do you have for GI decontamination, and how do you do it? This week’s ToxCard looks at GI decon in the ED.
Myths in EM: Is Head CT Needed Before LP in all Adults with Suspected Bacterial Meningitis?
When is a head CT needed before LP in patients with suspected meningitis? This post looks at the literature surrounding this topic and more.
The Mentoring Process in Emergency Medicine – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of Mentoring in Emergency Medicine. This post focuses on the stages of mentoring and several key aspects including counseling, advising, feedback, and goals.
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EM Mindset: On the Bearing of Bad News
This week’s EM Mindset from Dr. Bazakis focuses on discussing bad news, unfortunately something we do all too frequently.
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