emDOCs Podcast – Episode 63: Spinal Epidural Abscess
The emDOCs podcast returns with spinal epidural abscess.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed looks at whether prepatellar bursitis requires aspiration, hemoptysis in PE risk scores, and sodium bicarbonate in pediatric cardiac arrest.
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52 in 52 – #14: The DOREMI Trial
Week 14 of the 52 in 52 series looks at milrinone versus dobutamine for adults with cardiogenic shock.
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Policy Playbook: Student Loans
September’s policy playbook looks at changes in student loans.
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Airway or Tension Pneumothorax – Which do you treat first?
This month’s Medical Malpractice Insights comes down to the classic question: Airway versus Breathing…
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Direct-Acting Oral Anticoagulant Prescriptions in the ED
What do you need to know when prescribing DOACs in the ED setting?
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EM@3AM: Pertussis
A 3-month-old male presents with persistent fever, decreased oral intake, and worsening cough associated with post-tussive emesis for the five days. Parents state that the patient’s older sibling has had similar symptoms for the past two weeks and that neither child has received vaccinations after birth. The patient presents with BP 98/64 mm Hg, HR 160, RR 62, T 38.1ºC. Physical exam demonstrates an ill-appearing infant with bilateral conjunctival hemorrhage, dry cough, and inspiratory “whooping” sound. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms and what are the next steps in management?
52 in 52 – #13: The ARREST Trial
Week 13 of the 52 in 52 series looks at the ARREST trial and VA ECMO with angiography and reperfusion in OHCA with ROSC.
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 62: Esophageal Perforation/Rupture
The emDOCs Podcast looks at esophageal perforation and rupture in this week’s podcast.
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ECG Pointers: 7 Can’t-Miss ECG Patterns of High-Risk Syncope – the “ABCDE Left Right” Mnemonic
What should you look for on the ECG in the patient with syncope? Matthew Christensen and Kristy Schwartz bring you “ABCDE Left Right”.