Browsing: December 2018

EMRA Board of Directors

EMRA's New Board Members Serve and Inspire

12/15/2018 Hannah R. Hughes, MD, MBA , Karina Sanchez, MD , Erik J. Blutinger, MD, MSc , Gregory Tanquary, DO, MBA , Angela Cai, MD, MBA

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

Medical Education

ABMS Subspecialty Certification in Neurocritical Care

12/15/2018 Matthew Mueller, DO, MPH , Evie Marcolini, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FCCM

In June 2018, the American Board of Medical Specialties approved subspecialty certification in neurocritical care. Evie Marcolini shares insight on what this means for emergency physicians.

Visual Diagnosis , Airway

Diagnose This Condition

12/15/2018 R. Steven Stefancic, MD

A male in his mid-40s presents with sore throat, difficulty breathing, vocal change, and drooling. He appears anxious and uncomfortable; initial vitals show a febrile, tachycardic patient.

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?

Ophthalmology

Spontaneous Proptosis in the ED

12/15/2018 Dinh B Vuong, MD , Lawrence Brown, PhD , Alison B Huggins, MD , Marie Somogyi, MD

The eye is a critical organ in our everyday life. When a patient presents to the ED with an eye emergency, it's crucial to quickly assess whether their vision is at risk - and take action to preserve

Sports Medicine

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Athletes

12/15/2018 Jesse Fodero, MD , MAJ John Kiel, DO, MPH, CAQ-SM

Exertional rhabdomyolysis is a pathologic condition caused by muscle breakdown. It is a rare condition but one that can cause significant morbidity and mortality among athletes.

Simulation

EMRA SIMWars at ACEP18

12/15/2018 Jake Freudenberger, DO , 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.

Medical Education , Podcasts

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

12/15/2018 Sara Paradise Dimeo, 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

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

President's Message

Get to Know Your EMRA President: Omar Z. Maniya, MD, MBA

12/15/2018 Omar Maniya, MD, MBA

Omar Maniya, a second-year resident at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, began his tenure as EMRA President in October. With an MBA from Harvard University, experience as the youngest Trustee