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Trauma , Toxicology

Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Cocaine-Induced Rhabdomyolysis

8/10/2021 Kyle Parker, MD , Leslie Rea, MD , Anjeza Cipi, MD

Although substance-induced rhabdomyolysis has been widely reported, the progression to compartment syndrome is not frequently encountered and usually of multifactorial etiology. Rapid recognition of t

Ultrasound , Pediatric EM

Intraabdominal Abscess Identified by Point-of-Care Ultrasound in a Child

8/10/2021 Carolina Vega, MD , Roxanne Cheung, MD , Diniece Barran, MD , Jennifer Noble, MD, FAAP

Periappendiceal abscesses are a rare complication of pediatric appendicitis. In this case presentation, the little-seen consequence was identified by point-of-care ultrasound.

Cardiology

Sudden-Onset Chest Pain and Subtle ECG Findings

8/10/2021 Alexander Bracey, MD , H. Pendell Meyers, MD

Approximately 25% of patients with NSTEMI have an acute coronary occlusion; the STEMI/NSTEMI paradigm can be misleading. Serial ECGs are invaluable in making the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome,

Trauma , EMS , Disaster Medicine

Stop The Bleed: Why It Matters Now

8/10/2021 James Nardini, MS, NRP

Hemorrhage control programs such as Stop The Bleed remain a versatile option for responders of all backgrounds.

Cardiology , Endocrinology , Toxicology

Euglycemic DKA and Hyponatremia Caused by a Commonly Prescribed Diabetic Medication

8/10/2021 Aaron Tiffee, MD, FACEP , Daniel Stout, MD , Taylor Curry

SGLT-2 inhibits can cause massive osmotic diuresis and intravascular volume depletion. The body’s appropriate response to this is production of antidiuretic hormone, an excess of which is capable of c

Trauma , Traumatic Brain Injury , Neurology , Cardiology

An Unusual Cause of Tachycardia: Focal Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus Following Acute Head Trauma

8/10/2021 Bruce J. Grattan Jr., DO, MS, RD , John Leskovan, DO, FACS, FACOS

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus has traditionally been thought of as a rare condition. There is little data regarding its true incidence, but evidence suggests it is far more common than once believe

Cardiology , Nephrology , Toxicology

BRASH Syndrome: A Vicious Cycle

8/10/2021 Emily Newton , Gabrielle Ransford, MD , Anjeza Cipi, MD

BRASH syndrome is an uncommon but often fatal condition in which an acute renal injury initiates a vicious cycle of bradycardia, hyperkalemia, hypotension and worsening renal failure in patients who t

Administration & Operations , Health Care Administration , COVID-19 , Informatics

The Future of Telehealth: Panel Reflection

8/10/2021 Christina Brown, MD , Nicolas Kahl, MD , Michael Dorritie, DO , Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA

A decade ago, telehealth seemed like a complicated, inefficient way to deliver care. With advancements in technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has grown into a vital tool for emergency med

Critical Care , Deep Dive in CritCare , Cardiology

Targeted Temperature Management: Deep Dive Into the Evidence

8/10/2021 Ryan Lee, MD , Dustin Slagle, MD , Mustafa Rasheed, MD , Marshall Howell IV, MD , Javed Osmani , Elizabeth Avakoff, DO, MPH , Brian Sumner, MD

This EMRA Critical Care Committee Deep Dive will review the current available literature on targeted temperature management for cardiac arrest.

Ultrasound , POCUS For the Win

POCUS for the Win: Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

8/10/2021 Ashley Haggerty, DO, MS , Katie VanNatta, DO, MBA, MS

Point-of-care ultrasound techniques can help improve diagnosis and care in a range of conditions. This POCUS For the Win report explains Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

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