Roberts, MD, a leader in the field, Edwin Leap, MD, Leon Gussow, MD, Jennifer Wiler, MD, Ravi Morchi, MD, Darren Braude, MD, and Graham Walker, MD, among many others. The newspaper features comprehensive special reports, illuminating profiles, and dynamic editorials. Physicians who are registered with the AMA/AOA as having a primary specialty related to emergency medicine are eligible for a free subscription. To order EMN or for other Subscription Services, please visit www.myEMNsub.com. You may also call (800)430-5450 or send an email to [email protected]. You will need your account number, located above your name on your mailing label.
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Today's enews: Synovial fluid analysis can help EPs identify septic arthritis in patients with knee pain even if clinical suspicion based on history and exam is low. Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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Dr. Graham Walker says defunding the police may result in more social workers, mental health crisis vans, sobering centers, more emergency service options for patients, and subsequently, less ED traffic and happier EPs.
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Congratulations to Alice Lee, MD, who won an honorable mention in the Folio Awards for her EMN screencast iCubed!
See her work at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed.
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Drs. Rick Pescatore and Ali Raja delve into ED palliative care for COVID-19 patients and how you should stop using TXA for GI bleed, even though it was all the rage two years ago. Listen to their latest EMN Live podcast: http://bit.ly/EMNLive!
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The goal of the COVID-19 vaccine is herd immunity, which may prove difficult to accomplish in a cultural climate where people have quit thinking about a “we” world, says Dr. Mark Mosley.
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Dr. Kelly Wong started Patient Voting to meet a longstanding but unfulfilled patient need—helping patients understand the emergency absentee ballot rules of their state and cast their vote even if they are in the hospital.
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Much like COVID-19 exacerbated known ethnic health disparities, it will most likely also widen the gap between residency candidates described as underrepresented in medicine and other medical students, says Dr. Italo Brown.
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The COVID-19 pandemic means worldwide psychological first aid is needed now more than ever—we cannot change our exposure to death, but we can change how we process and integrate it into our lives and practices.
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When Dr. Mark Mosley was infected with COVID-19, he learned how difficult his journey to recovery would be and that it was inevitable to think about death with this illness in a way he didn’t with others.
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Today's enews: CRRT can result in coagulopathies that when combined with other underlying conditions will limit the benefits of therapy, as is the case with this patient. Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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A game-changer for using acute coronary occlusion MI v. nonacute coronary occlusion MI as a replacement for the STEMI v. NSTEMI paradigm from H Pendell Meyers, MD, and Stephen Smith, MD.
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Today's enews: One way to minimize confirmation bias is to state clinical assessments strictly within limits of the available facts, which can be difficult in the age of the EMR. Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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Today's enews: Cannabis at a low dose is an easy and safe starting point for EPs looking to relax without alcohol and for a substance without a propensity for addiction. Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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The ED is now an important access point of care for patients with opioid use disorder as the COVID-19 pandemic deters them from seeking treatment and limits community outreach efforts.
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The condition in this case is one where EPs have to use their clinical judgment to steer the ship in the right direction and if they think it wouldn’t be wrong to intubate more than once, they should probably do it. Find out more at http://bit.ly/EMNTrialError!
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John Nagurney, MD, talks about whether a high-sensitivity troponin or the HEART score is better for evaluating chest pain in this month’s EMedHome video. Learn more at http://bit.ly/EMN-EMedHomeVideos.
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Unalaska is arguably the most unique place to practice medicine in the United States with its remoteness, tumultuous weather, diverse patient population, and true emergencies that occur day and night, says Dr. Murray Buttner.
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A 37-year-old man who was diagnosed with COVID-19 four months earlier presents with chest pain, shortness of breath, increased thirst, and inability to urinate for 12 hours. What’s the diagnosis?
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Dr. Leon Gussow says while bezoars’ status as a universal antidote has been disproven, they are still important because pharmacobezoars are a real problem that causes prolonged toxicity and persistently elevated drug levels.
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Today's enews: A 66-year-old woman with no neurologic abnormalities presents w/ severe headache after an epidural steroid injection for lumbar spinal stenosis. What's the diagnosis? Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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Today's enews: Forcibly removing a zipper caught on the eyelid should be avoided because it could increase the risk of trauma to the area. Thankfully, that’s not the only way to fix it. Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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Today's enews: Public health is critical to containing the spread of COVID-19, and is something that hospitals must invest in for the current pandemic and future health crises, says Dr. Mark Mosley. Sign up for our (totally free!) enews: http://bit.ly/EMNenews!
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Is conservative management an option for pneumothorax? Drs. Dustin Ballard and David Vinson say yes because one study showed conservatively managed patients had fewer adverse events, received less imaging, and spent less time in the hospital.
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During his time as a NYC EM resident, Dr. Andrew Grock developed a love for the city and built lasting friendships. He shares how difficult it has been to watch the city he loves get hit with COVID-19 in this episode of the Physician Grind. Listen in at http://bit.ly/PhysGrind.
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Taking a few minutes to check the heart and IVC of patients with a low predictive GI bleed score using ultrasound might make you more confident in discharging them, says Dr. Christine Butts.
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Dr. Edwin Leap says while EPs try to move through patients quickly and do the right thing, they should remember that people’s lives are complex and they have real human needs that are just as important as their medical ones.
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Fish hook injuries may seem simple at first, but can quickly get complicated, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts. Learn more at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause.
The last year of training may be residents’ last opportunity to encounter many critical illnesses—most of them are not going to see rollovers and gunshots but dementia and dizziness after graduation, says Dr. Thomas Cook.
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Dr. Michelle Lin says sodium bicarbonate should be used to treat tricyclic antidepressant toxicity, which can present with arrhythmias and neurologic complications like seizures.
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The mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on EPs are piled on top of existing burnout, PTSD, and suicide. Experts talk about how to cope in this article ahead of print.
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EPs should not rely on blood pressure to make a decision about fluids during diabetic ketoacidosis in children because blood pressure regulation is influenced by factors other than intravascular volume.
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Fish hook injuries may seem simple at first, but can quickly get complicated. Watch this preview from Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts for how to remove a hook and watch two videos and read their blog going live Sept. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
A “light beam” artifact on ultrasound can help EPs identify which COVID-19 patients won’t worsen and can be safely discharged and guide treatment for those on mechanical ventilation, says Dr. Christine Butts.
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Fish hook injuries may seem simple at first, but can quickly get complicated. Watch this preview from Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts for how to remove a hook and watch two videos and read their blog going live Sept. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Two toddlers present with similar symptoms, and Dr. Alice Lee and Richard Cantor, MD, work through to a head-scratching diagnosis. See if you can get to the diagnosis first in this preview, and check out the full screencast on Sept. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed.
Drs. Alice Lee, Salim Rezaie, and Anand Swaminathan diagnose a young woman with abdominal pain. She’s in labor, but there’s a twist. Get the basics in this preview, and check out the full screencast to learn the diagnosis on August 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed.
The Quigley maneuver for trimalleolar fractures can be done solo but sometimes requires two people (even three). Watch this preview from Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts. Watch the full video & read their blog going live August 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Martha Roberts, NP, of our Procedural Pauseblog says a COVID-19 test isn't as bad as you think. Watch her get one in this brief video. Spoiler alert: Her test was negative.
Dr. Alice Lee and Chad Bunker, DO, diagnose a young woman with abrupt onset of abdominal pain in this video preview. Check out the full screencast on July 1 to learn the diagnosis at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed.
Trimalleolar fractures are serious and often unstable, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in this preview of their next video. Tune in to see how a hematoma block can help with pain before surgery. Watch the full video and read their blog going live July 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Dr. Alice Lee and interventional cardiologist Jas Kahlon, MD, diagnose a 60-year-old woman who presents with chest and left arm pain in this video preview. Check out the full screencast to learn the diagnosis June 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed!
Inserting an ear wick into a swollen canal helps keep medication around longer and assists with healing for otitis externa, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in this preview of their next video. Watch the full video and read their blog on June 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Using ultrasound during aspiration of a wrist helps identify the right location and makes sure you’re in the right spot, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in this preview of their next video. Watch the full video and read their blog going live May 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
What's the diagnosis for this 66-year-old with hemoptysis, shortness of breath, and atrial fibrillation who is on Eliquis and has hypertension, congestive heart failure, and apnea? Watch @azerdocmom and Kevin Craig, MD, discuss her care in this video, and then check out the full screencast going live May 1 to learn the diagnosis at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed!
Using ultrasound is the right move before tapping a wrist, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in this preview of their next video. Watch the full video and read their blog going live April 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
A 64-year-old man with swelling of his tongue and neck gave Dr. Alice Lee and Cristian Patterson, DO, a run for their money. Watch a preview of this scary case of angioedema from lisinopril and then the full screencast to learn the diagnosis on April 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed. #FOAMed
Performing paracentesis is pretty simple once you set up your equipment and use ultrasound to identify landmarks, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in this preview of their next video. Watch the full video & read their blog at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Dr. Alice Lee and special guest Salim Rezaie, MD, figure out what is going on with a 73-year-old woman with acute onset of thoracic back pain. Watch this preview and then the full screencast to learn the diagnosis at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed. #FOAMed
Ultrasound can find the landmarks you need before starting paracentesis, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in a preview of their next video. Watch the full video and read their blog going live Feb. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Dr. Alice Lee and special guest Greg Henry, MD, talk through the case of a 66-year-old man who presented with acute onset of vision problems. Watch this preview and then the full screencast to learn the diagnosis Feb. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed. #FOAMed
Laying hands on a patient’s abdomen is still a good way to help make a dx. Try this old-school test before you do a paracentesis, say Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts in a preview of their next video. Watch the full video and read their blog going live on Jan. 2 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
Drs. Alice Lee and Evie Marcolini dissect the case of a 93-year-old woman with acute left-side weakness. Is there more here than meets the eye? Watch this preview and then the full screencast going live on Jan. 2 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed. #FOAMed
Dr. Alice Lee diagnoses a challenging case with Evie Marcolini, MD, and records her screencast live at our ACEP booth!
Sometimes what seem to be breath-holding episodes in children are much more serious, with kids developing bradycardia and even asystole. Watch this preview for more info, and read the blog by Dr. Larry Mellick going live Nov. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-Mellick! #FOAMed
A 29-year-old diabetic is brought to Dr. Alice Lee’s ED for an anxiety attack. He has shortness of breath, nausea, and stomach pain. EMS gave Ativan, but what’s really going on here? Watch this preview, then find the real answer in the full screencast on Nov. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed! #FOAMed
Watch this preview of the next video from Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts to see why you should always wear safety goggles when draining a subungual hematoma. Watch the full video and read their blog on No.v 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause!
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Dr. Seth Hawkins has pearls galore for treating snake bites (like don’t use a tourniquet) on the iCubed screencast by Dr. Alice Lee. Watch this preview (under a minute!) and then watch the full screencast Oct. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-iCubed. #FOAMed
All you want to know about pyloric stenosis and its fascinating back story. Watch this short preview and then watch all 3 videos and read the blog by Dr. Larry Mellick Oct. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-Mellick. #FOAMed
Dr. James Roberts and Ms. Martha Roberts say a figure of 8 suture comes in handy in unique situations, like varicose vein repair. Watch this brief preview, and then watch the full video and read their blog going live Oct. 1 at http://bit.ly/EMN-ProceduralPause.
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