An estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur annually in the United States, a number that has steadily risen over the past two decades. Reflecting on the latest developments, the 6
Acute agitation is a common presentation in the emergency department. Are your practice protocols keeping up with the latest evidence on appropriate medications? It could be time to rethink the fall-b
Orbital cellulitis is an ophthalmologic emergency that requires immediate diagnosis and management; delayed diagnosis can pose a risk for vision loss and intracranial infectious extension. Point-of-ca
Nitrous oxide toxicity can be difficult to recognize, but when left untreated, it can lead to irreversible neurologic damage. Get some pointers in dealing with this vague presentation.
The Achilles tendon is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the human body. This case highlights the utility of bedside point-of-care ultrasound in the emergency department for diagnosing this and oth
Distinguishing between medical and psychiatric causes of altered mental status (AMS) can be challenging, as the two may present with similar clinical manifestations.1 As a result, patients with underl
The results of insufficient health care insurance and access can be seen most clearly in the emergency department. This case focuses on managing arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
Hypothermia, one part of the deadly trauma triad, requires careful rewarming. This report reviews two cases of hypothermia presenting to resource-limited community sites, both managed via internal tem
Every minute counts for long-term outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Does the route of administration for lifesaving medications play a role? This EMRA Critical Care Alert dives into the PARA
How do you manage a case of a patient's finger stuck so completely in a Ford Explorer gas valve that EMS arrives with part of the vehicle attached to your patient? Hint: Consider the use of a nasophar