ECG Pointers: When should you cardiovert atrial fibrillation?
When should you electrically cardiovert the patient with atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular response?
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 137: Acute Mastoiditis
We cover acute mastoiditis in today\’s podcast.
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ECG Pointers: CALS versus ACLS
What is Cardiac Advanced Life Support, and what does it entail?
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Policy Statement: NSTI Survival Guide
The Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery published a position statement comprised of recommendations for evaluation and management of necrotizing soft tissue infections. We summarize the key takeaways.
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 136: Ectopic Pregnancy Myths Part 2
We’re back with myths and misconceptions in ectopic pregnancy testing, focusing on urine and serum β-hCG and ultrasound.
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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up
Journal Feed covers resuscitation before intubation, insulin for hyperkalemia, and the PENG block.
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POCUS Diagnosis of NSTI
How can you use POCUS to evaluate for necrotizing soft tissue infection?
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2026 Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Acute PE
The AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN published a de novo guideline providing recommendations for evaluation, management, and follow-up of adults patients with PE. This post summarizes these new guidelines.
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EM@3AM: Morel-Lavallée Lesion
A 30-year-old female presents after sustaining a motorcycle collision at highway speeds. She was wearing protective equipment, including a helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads, and riding boots. She denies loss of consciousness but reports severe right lower extremity pain rated as 10 out of 10. Vital signs reveal BP 93/78 mmHg, HR 122 bpm. During the secondary survey, a rapidly expanding mass is noted over the right lateral thigh. The overlying skin is tense and tender to palpation.
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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 135: Ectopic Pregnancy Myths Part 1
This podcast evaluates myths and misconceptions in ectopic pregnancy, focusing on risk factors, history, and exam.
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