Browsing: January 2024

Toxicology , Cardiology

ECMO…The Ultimate Antidote?

1/15/2024 E. Mason Jackson, MD , Lindsay Davis, DO, MPH, NRP , Brittany (Ladson) Garza, DO, MPH

There is no shortage of literature supporting the role of ECMO in acute coronary syndrome, sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism, traumatic pulmonary contusio

ECG Challenge , Cardiology

ECG Challenge: Jan-Feb-March 2024

1/15/2024 Lakshmi Kirkire, MD , Logan Weygandt, MD, MPH , Jeremy Berberian, MD

A 74-year-old male with a PMH of HTN, CKD, and HFpEF presents with exertional weakness and near-syncope for the past 2 days. What is your interpretation of his ECG?

Neurology , Nephrology , Toxicology

Valacyclovir-Associated Neurotoxicity in End-Stage Renal Disease

1/15/2024 Chad Barnhart, MD, EMT-P , Matthew Ball, MD , Michael B. Holbrook, MD

Valacyclovir-associated neurotoxicity (VAN) is a relatively rare phenomenon. This case report details a unique presentation of VAN in a hemodialysis-dependent patient. It underscores the importance of

Infectious Disease , Neurology

Neurosyphilis: Keep it in Mind When Symptoms Align

1/15/2024 Cassie Ward, DO , Shannon Lovett, MD, FACEP

New cases of syphilis are on the rise, so have a high index of suspicion in patients with any risk factor or symptoms. Consider neurosyphilis in patients with prior history of syphilis and any headach

Health Policy

SPOTLIGHT ON: Health Policy Academy Fellows

1/15/2024

The EMRA and ACEP Health Policy Academy is a highly selective, year-long program that trains you to become a policy advocate in emergency medicine. It’s designed to give passionate residents like you

Editor's Forum

The Resident as Teacher

1/15/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH

As fellow residents, we have a unique relationship with one another. This role as resident and teacher is a responsibility, but it is also an opportunity. We can cultivate a learning environment for e

Program Director Interviews , Match , Medical Students

Program Director Interview with Dr. John Casey, Program Director at Ohio Health/Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency

1/10/2024 Ashley Sholmire

In the latest installment of our PD Q&A series, we are highlighting the Ohio Health/Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency. We spoke with the current PD Dr. John Casey, MD about what makes his

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