Management of Shock: Bedside Assessment of Cardiac Output
A 75-year-old male with a past medical history of congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and coronary artery disease pres
Tamponade and Valvular Catastrophe: TTE in the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient
A 70-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes is brought to t
Reflection on the Charlottesville Rally
Amid growing controversy surrounding the existence of confederate statues in present-day America, a rally in protest of the removal of two such statues thrust
Congratulations new EMRA Board Leaders!
Zach Jarou, MD President president@emra.org Denver Health @zachjarou At any given moment, Zach Jarou's to-do list is filled with everything from presenting at
Diagnose this Condition
The Case. A 31-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of “rash to both legs.” Three weeks ago, the patient's vehicle was stuck in the sand
ECG Challenge - Nov 2017
Case. A 71-year-old male presents with exertional syncope. What do you see in the following ECGs (taken 4 minutes apart)? Answer Image 1. This ECG shows an atrial rate of ~78
It's Getting HOT in Here! A Review of Serotonin Syndrome
You are called to evaluate a 74-year-old woman who was found by her daughter, confused and unable to get out of bed. The patient's only medica
The Best of Humanity: In the Worst of Times
To a medical student, perspective is everything. The way we view our time spent studying in the classroom, the way we process our clinical experiences, and
The Do's and Dont's of Docere: How to Be an Effective Teacher
Physicians take on many roles and responsibilities — including that of a teacher. In fact, the word “doctor” itself derives from the Lat
Board Review Questions: December 2017
NEW! PEER IX QUESTIONS NOW AVAILABLE! PEER (Physician's Evaluation and Educational Review in Emergency Medicine) is ACEP's gold standard in self-assessment and e