Critical Care , Critical Care Roadblock , Airway

Roadblock: Refractory Hypoxia on the Ventilator

11/5/2024 Dominique Gelmann, MD

The EMRA Critical Care Committee's Roadblock series is the resuscitationist's guide to overcoming the obstacles in the normal algorithm of critically ill patients. Through this series, we will ask the

EMPower

A Deep Dive with Dan Dworkis, MD, PhD, FACEP

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH

Welcome to EMpower, an inspirational series focusing on leadership in emergency medicine — where we share the incredible stories of leaders in the EM community. Our EMpower honoree in this edition is

EMPower

A Deep Dive with Thom Mayer, MD, FACEP

11/1/2024 Morgan Sweere, MD, MPH

We take a moment to learn from Thom Mayer, MD, FACEP, during this edition of EMPower. Dr. Mayer has been a leader in times of crisis for over 25 years, navigating significant challenges on the global

Workplace , Burnout , Administration & Operations

The Value of Communication in the ED

11/1/2024 Jeffrey Phillips, MD , David Jones, MD, MCR

We present a qualitative study of dynamics, camaraderie, and belonging between emergency physicians and nurses. Healthy communication within the emergency department team is shown to improve both pati

Ultrasound , Pain Management

A Review of the Literature Examining the Efficacy of the Greater Occipital Nerve Block as Treatment for Headaches in the Emergency Department

10/31/2024 Abdulhameed Qashqary, MBBS , Hamzah Adel Ramawad, MD

Millions of people come to the emergency department each year suffering migraine or other acute headaches; often, the pain is difficult to manage. But the literature shows the greater occipital nerve

Infectious Disease , Cardiology , Wilderness Medicine , Hematology

Babesiosis Induced Atrial Flutter: An Unusual Precipitant of Atrial Flutter

10/31/2024 Darshak Vekaria, MD

Babesiosis can present with a varied clinical presentation, which can make it difficult to diagnose. However, one uncommon clue could be picked up on an ECG.

Urology , Nephrology , Ultrasound

Ureteric Stone: Use of POCUS in Atypical Presentation

10/31/2024 Tahir Shahzad, MD

Urinary tract stones are a frequent chief complaint in the emergency department. Point-of-care ultrasound speeds a diagnosis and helps direct appropriate management.

Urology

The Deadliest Genital Ulcer Is Not Infectious: A Case Report of Penile Calciphylaxis

10/31/2024 Andrew Good, DO , Agata Dow, MD , Chris Kilen, DO , Katherine Jones

Penile calciphylaxis is a harbinger of looming mortality, indicating need for a clear goals of care discussion.

Administration & Operations , Patient Interactions , Medical Education

A Perfect Storm of Uncertainty: Forecasting Inpatient Length of Stay from the Emergency Department

10/31/2024 John Thompson, MD

“How long will I be in the hospital?” A review of the literature suggests that predicting length of stay at time of admission remains extremely difficult, and emergency physicians in particular are po

Cardiology , Infectious Disease , Wilderness Medicine , Toxicology

Case Report: Heart Block Stemming from Lyme Disease

10/31/2024 Puja Singh, MD , Marian Gambrell, MD

We present a case of bradycardia and dyspnea in an otherwise healthy young male found to have EKG abnormalities inclusive of third-degree heart block. The culprit? Lyme disease.

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