Browsing: December 2018

Medical Education , Podcasts

Introducing EMRA•Cast: A Podcast by Residents, for Residents

12/15/2018 Sara Paradise, MD
Podcasts are a popular way to stay up-to-date clinically and professionally. In 2018, EMRA reinvested in a podcast channel designed not only to help listeners, but also to offer a development opportun
Questions

Board Review Questions: December 2018

12/15/2018
Test your knowledge with these questions from PEER.
Cardiology

The Dysfunctional Drummer: Sick Sinus Syndrome

12/15/2018 Ashley Mogul, MD
Sick sinus syndrome, rather than being a single specific disease, is a collection of disorders that add up to trouble for the sinus node.
Treasurer's Report

Year in Review: 2018

12/15/2018
EMRA ended the calendar year of 2018 with many goals met - and with plans on the horizon.
Diversity and Inclusion

FEM@BCM: A Response to The Call for Equality, Mentorship, & Leadership

12/15/2018 Sara Andrabi, MD , Janette Magallanes, MD , Ynhi Thomas, MD , Anita Rohra, MD
How can we fix underrepresentation of women in medicine? The solution begins long before residency, but the ability to diversity our workforce starts with residents.
EMRA Board of Directors

EMRA's New Board Members Serve and Inspire

12/15/2018
The Representative Council elected 5 new members to the EMRA Board of Directors in October 2018. Meet your new directors!
Pediatric EM

The Lupus of Metabolic Disorders: Pediatric Hypoglycemia and Its Management

12/15/2018 Zaza Atanelov, MD, MPH , Katie VanNatta, DO, MBA , Carolyn Holland, MD, MEd, FACEP
Hypoglycemia in pediatric patients can be described as the lupus of metabolic disorders. It can be hard to differentiate if hypoglycemia is causing symptoms or is the result of an underlying problem.
Cardiology

Rupturing Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report

12/15/2018 Caroline Trippel, DO
Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms are almost uniformly fatal. What can you do to provide the early detection and treatment that can offer hope of survival?
Airway

Tracheal Bronchus: A Case Report

12/15/2018 Adam A. Johnson, MD , Rick McPheeters, DO
Up to 5% of the population has a right superior lobe bronchus arising directly from the trachea proximal to the carina. It can cause complications with airway management if unrecognized, and can be th
Simulation

EMRA SIMWars at ACEP18

12/15/2018 Jake Freudenberger , Shyam Murali
ACEP18 bore witness to an incredible SimWars competitions! With creative cases, sharp competitors, and hilarious actors, this year’s contest delivered a new level of simulation competition.