Browsing: October 2021

Program Director Interviews , Match , Medical Students

Program Director Interview Series: David Jones, MD, MCR | EM Residency Program Director at Oregon Health & Science University

10/20/2021 Nicole Ovregaard, MPH
In this month’s addition to the Program Director Interview Series we got to chat with David Jones, MD, MCR to learn about the OHSU Residency Program. Dr. Jones tells us more about residency in the bea
Critical Care , Critical Care Alert

Critical Care Alert: Vasopressin and Methylprednisolone vs Placebo on Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Patients With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

10/17/2021 Evan McMurray, MD , Erik Sherman, MD , Brian Sumner, MD
One study showed short-term benefit to using vasopressin and methylprednisolone in patients who experience in-hospital cardiac arrest. But study limitations mean further examination is needed before a

Knowledge and Practice of Emergency Medicine Healthcare Teams Regarding the ASK Campaign and Firearm Safety

10/7/2021 Lachlan Driver, MD , Daniel Cotton, MD , Todd A. Zimmerman, MD , Mark E. Cichon, DO, FACEP, FACOEP
The Asking Saves Kids (ASK) campaign recommends that parents ask adults in whose homes their children spend time about the presence and storage of firearms.
Toxicology , Dermatology

Drug-Induced Erythema Multiforme

10/7/2021 Amna M. Farshori, DO , Daniel J. Schroder, DO
Erythema multiforme is an acute skin disorder. While most cases are the result of an infection, the condition can also result from autoimmune disorders, malignancy, and drug use.
Ultrasound , Cardiology

Point-of-care Echocardiography in the Undifferentiated Patient: A Case Report

10/7/2021 Jacob Lenning, MD , Nasser Bazoun, DO
Left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) is a rare and usually fatal complication of myocardial infarction (MI). Fortunately, echocardiography is very sensitive and specific - and emergency physicia
International EM

EM Around the World: ACEP International Ambassadors Recap Development of Emergency Care Globally

10/7/2021 Jerry Z. Oomen , Ashley Pickering, MD, MPH , Dania Abu-Jubara, DO , Grace Brown, MD , Anthony Rodigin, MD, FAAEM, FACEP , Stephanie Chow Garbern, MD, MPH, DTM&H , Andres Patino, MD
Medical students from the Global Emergency Medicine Student Leadership Program sat down with 18 of ACEP's International Ambassador teams to capture their perspectives on the state of emergency healthc
Medical Education , Medical Students

From Scribing Notes to Saving Lives: The Transition from Scribing to Medical School and Beyond

10/7/2021 Patrick Anderson
Receiving that acceptance letter to medical school is one of the most exciting and joyous moments in an aspiring physician’s life, but the path leading to that letter can be daunting, to say the least
Prehospital Care , Cardiology

A Revamping of an Old Practice: Head-Up CPR

10/7/2021 Glenn Goodwin, DO, EMT-P , Charles Latimore, MD
From intravenous drugs and genetic engineering to highly advanced equipment to mind-blowing surgical techniques, medicine continues to evolve at an exponential pace. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR
Administration & Operations , Admin Ops Literature Review , Radiology

Impact of Radiology Turnaround Time on ED Operations: Literature & Strategies Review

10/7/2021 Clinton Lam , Jared Ditkowsky, MD , Michael Muradian, MD , Vineet Kumar Sharma, MD, MS
Radiology is a pillar of emergency care. What does the literature reveal about the impact of turnaround times in the radiology department?
Awards , Award Winners , 25 Under 45

Introducing Our 25 Under 45 Influencers in Emergency Medicine

10/7/2021
EMRA's 25 Under 45 Influencers in Emergency Medicine are the physicians who are shaping the future of our communities, our hospitals, and our specialty.