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Toxicology , Psychiatry , Neurology

Phenibut Overdose: Coming to an ED Near You

10/10/2019 Megan Hoffer, DO , Michael Tranovich, DO , Richard Houck, DO

This OTC anxiolytic might cause you a little anxiety in cases of overdose. Here's an overview on how to help affected patients.

ECG Challenge , Cardiology

ECG Challenge: October 2019

10/10/2019 Benjamin Golden, MD , Jeremy Berberian, MD

A 22-year-old male with a history of sickle cell disease is brought to the ED by police after he was found altered and naked outside on a rainy night.

Orthopedics , Dermatology , Wilderness Medicine

Unique Presentation of Fracture Blisters

10/10/2019 Will Hockett, MD , Delvin Akins , Craig Warden, MD, MPH

Fracture blisters on this patient's ankle resulted from a sock topped by a SAM splint that went through a 8.5-mile mule ride to get to an ambulance. Take in these pointers on handling such injuries an

Ultrasound , Neurology , Pain Management , Orthopedics

Risk Awareness in the Interscalene Nerve Block

10/10/2019 Heather Roesly, MD , Spencer Tomberg, MD

Before employing this nerve block when addressing shoulder dislocations, ensure familiarity with the nerve structure in the area and assess whether it will be appropriate in the patient.

Toxicology , Disaster Medicine , Trauma

So I Watched CHERNOBYL… Now What? Revisiting Acute Radiation Syndrome

10/10/2019 Leslie Crosby, MD , Laura Roper, MD , Dorian Jacobs, MD

A targeted look at the effects of radiation sickness and what measures to take for decontamination and initial treatment.

Op-Ed , Mentorship , Workplace

Dear Attending...

10/10/2019 Parth S. Gandhi, DO

An honest and appreciative response from an emergency resident when an attending takes a moment to check in on how this whole new world called ED is going.

Pediatric EM , Endocrinology

A Sugar Rush: Managing Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis

10/10/2019 Cindy Chang, MD , Jessica L. Chow, MD, MPH , Ilene Claudius, MD, FACEP

Review 3 cases and string together 6 quick management pearls to help you keep on your toes when a child comes into the ED with diabetic ketoacidosis.

Awards , Award Winners

Excellence in EM: Honoring EMRA’s Fall Awards Recipients

10/10/2019

As EMRA celebrates a 45-year milestone, we draw particular attention to our Fall 2019 EMRA Award recipients. Their contributions stand out in a field of high achievers, and we are proud to honor these

Editor's Forum

EMRA-fied and Proud: 45 Years of Resident-Driven Publications

10/10/2019 Tommy Eales, DO

As EMRA celebrates 45 years, Dr. Tommy Eales reflects on the clinical publications that have helped EMRA make its members better doctors.

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert

Critical Care Alert: Reviewing the Evidence for SEP-1

10/9/2019 Omid Manoochehri, MD , Sean M. Hickey, MD

The SEP-1 core measure instituted by CMS has been hotly debated. A new review of literature shows a lack of high-quality evidence to back up the specificity required in the sepsis bundle.