Diversity and Inclusion

Implicit Bias Is Both Helpful and Harmful, So What Can We Do?

6/11/2020 Mary E. McLean, MD , Linelle Campbell, MD

Implicit bias is rightfully the hot topic of the year, and it’s important to acquire a deeper understanding of it.

Hematology

Petechiae and Gingival Bleeding: ITP Beyond the Boards

6/11/2020 Marc Cassone, DO , Brilee Madison, DO , Jennifer Spinozzi, MD , Conor Young, MD , Richard O. Davis, DO

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) can often be first diagnosed and recognized in an ED setting, both as a primary and incidental finding. Let's review a typical presentation and the unique pathology and s

Wellness

Maintaining Wellness as an EM Resident: How to Balance Work Life with Personal Wellness

6/11/2020 Masood R. Mohammed, DO, MS

Perhaps the steepest learning curve during intern year presented itself as the mission to maintain wellness and find a balance that would allow me to keep showing up - for my patients, my co-residents

Infectious Disease

A Pause to Consider Strongyloides Stercoralis in the ED

6/10/2020 Rebecca Teague, MD , Joel Hamm, MD, FACEP

Strongyloidiasis is an infection of the parasitic nematode, Strongyloides stercoralis. This condition is well-known in global health as a concern among immigrants and refugees, but it is also present

Palliative Care , Critical Care , Behavioral Health , Dermatology

DENIAL OF DEATH : The Phenomenon of Tumor Neglect

6/10/2020 Rebecca Kreston, MD, MSPH , Payal Patel, MD , Shana Ross, DO, MS

Challenges with health care literacy, lack of insurance, and simple human fear can sometimes lead patients to delay seeking help - or even deny a problem exists. Tread lightly to offer the best care i

ACGME RC-EM

Update from the ACGME Review Committee for Emergency Medicine

6/10/2020 Breanne Jaqua, DO, MPH

The ACGME Review Committee for Emergency Medicine has been hard at work on behalf of the specialty. Get updates from the resident representative on the committee.

EMS , Disaster Medicine , Prehospital Care

Until Help Arrives - Prehospital Emergency Medicine All Citizens Should Have

6/10/2020 Luke Wohlford, MD, MPH

For a long time, prehospital emergency medicine education was limited to those training for jobs in the field. Only in the last several decades have mass education initiatives emphasized emergency med

Informatics , Career Planning

DIY CI: Tips for Getting into Clinical Informatics

6/10/2020 Carrie Baker, DO, MS, FACEP , Benjamin Slovis, MD, MA, FACEP , John Manning, MD , DJ Apakama, MD , Todd Taylor, MD, FACEP , William Hersh, MD , Jeff Nielson, MD, MS

Are you interested in a career in clinical informatics? Find out how to get involved while this emerging niche is still in the grandfathering phase.

Toxicology , Wilderness Medicine

Itsy Bitsy Spider, Big Time Danger: Systemic loxoscelism

6/10/2020 Michael D. Simpson, MD , Monisha Veerapeneni

Although spider bite is a common complaint in the ED, systemic loxoscelism is a rare and deadly consequence of undiagnosed brown recluse bites. Use the NOT RECLUSE mnemonic to keep from missing it.

Hematology , Critical Care

Managing Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

6/10/2020 Peter Brooks, DO , Martin D. Klinkhammer, MD, MPH, FACEP

A young woman presents with a 3-week history of fatigue, nausea, vomiting, heavy bleeding, and lightheadedness. Within hours she is intubated in the ICU. Follow the case management to understand an at

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