Toxicology , Recreational Drugs

Rat Poison Highs: Brodifacoum-laced Synthetic Cannabinoids

8/16/2018 Daniel O. Bral, DO, MPH , Kim Aldy, DO, MS, MBA

The CDC is tracking reports of poisonings caused by brodifacoum-laced synthetic marijuana (aka "spice").

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert

Critical Care Alert: Balanced Crystalloids vs. Saline in Critically Ill Adults (the SMART Trial)

7/19/2018 Susannah Empson, MD

Could balanced crystalloids offer better outcomes than normal saline infusions? The SMART trial tracked mortality, new renal-replacement therapy, and persistent renal dysfunction among critically ill

Clinical , Cardiology , ECG Challenge

ECG Challenge: June 2018

6/12/2018 Christopher Parks, MD , Jeremy Berberian, MD

What's your interpretation of this tracing?

EMS

Cooling Down the Warm Zone: Rescue Task Force

6/12/2018 Linh Nguyen, MD , Andrew Kropp, MSIV , Jared L. Ross, DO, FF/EMT-T

The Rescue Task Force model of care represents an emerging standard of operations in response to high-threat mass casualty incidents. Distinct from the TEMS model, RTF care incorporates "street-level"

Infectious Disease , Pediatric EM

Tamiflu: To Use or Not to Use?

6/11/2018 Lucy Liu, MD , Carmen Avendano, MD

One of the worst flu seasons in recent years sent patients to the ED in droves. It also focused attention on oseltamivir's efficacy and safety in various populations. Is it safe for children? Adults?

Critical Care

Trapped Tap: Considerations When Performing ED Thoracentesis

6/11/2018 John Joseph, MD , Mary R. Haas, MD , Ivan Co, MD

There are no hard and fast rules for therapeutic thoracentesis in the ED setting but there are some accepted best practices.

Trauma , Hematology

A Simplified Treatment-Based Approach to TEG and ROTEM

6/11/2018 Adam Morcom, MD

It's becoming more common to use thromboelastography and rotational thromboelastometry in the ED. What's your comfort level with TEG and ROTEM?

EMS

Cervical Collar: Friend or Foe?

6/10/2018 Tim Montrief, MD, MPH

Cervical collars are a ubiquitous piece of rescue equipment for EMS providers around the country. But are they really helping? The science is limited.

Sports Medicine , Orthopedics , Pediatric EM

Recanting Impressions: Posterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocation

6/10/2018 Richard L. Grantier III, MD , Puja Craddock, MD

Signs of posterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations can be subtle, but this condition is a true orthopedic emergency. Are you prepared to perform a reduction in the ED if necessary?

Trauma

Modern Trends in Blast Injuries

6/10/2018 Kristen Whitworth, DO , Tiffany Proffitt, DO, MABS , Jesse Kellar, MD, MBA, FACEP

Emergency physicians need to know what types of injuries can result from explosions. Start by understanding the 4 categories of blast injuries.

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