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Wilderness Medicine

Winter Is Still Coming! Reviewing Accidental Hypothermia

6/11/2020 Brendan A. Mulcahy, DO, PHP, PA-C
Since the dawn of time, biological life has been affected by the extremes of temperature. Wars have been won and lost due to the devastation brought on by hypothermia. Accidental hypothermia remains a
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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
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Infectious Disease

A Case of Severe Malaria In the ED

6/11/2020 Charles Davis
Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. Symptoms usually present 1–4 weeks after infection but can present months to years later depending on the species.
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Ultrasound

Common Pitfalls of Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Placement

6/11/2020 Andrew Mittelman, MD
Placement of an ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous line (USPIV) is a common and relatively safe procedure. Don't fall into bad habits that lead to unsuccessful placement. Review the most common
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Toxicology

Feeling Nervous? Recognition and Management of Nerve Agent Exposure

6/11/2020 Garrett Cavaliere, DO , Gregory Jasani, MD , Reem Alfalasi, MBChB
Nerve agents are one of the most terrifying weapons of war. With many direct pathophysiologic effects, the psychological terror they instill is often the intent of their use. Emergency medicine provid
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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
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EMS , Disaster Medicine , Prehospital Care

Until Help Arrives - Prehospital Emergency Medicine All Citizens Should Have

6/10/2020 Luke Wohlford
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
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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.
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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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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

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