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John Greenwood, MD

12/2/2013 EM Resident

pressordexbook John Greenwood, MD A passionate advocate of emergency medicine and leader in the field of critical care education, John Greenwood, MD, has fast become a rising star in the EM communit

Match , Advising

What is CDEM?

10/30/2013 Zach Jarou, MD

What is CDEM? Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM) is the National Organization representing Undergraduate Medical Education in Emergency Medicine. CDEM was formed in 2008, and became the

Advocacy , Health Policy

A Seat at the Table: Physicians as Policymakers

10/6/2013 Zach Jarou, MD

A Seat at the Table: Physicians as Policymakers Imagine a world where patients in need of emergent treatment were turned away because of their race, religious beliefs, or ability to pay. Believe it o

Medical Students , MSIV , MSIII , Editorial

Reflections of a Rising MSIV

8/6/2013 Zach Jarou, MD

Reflections of a Rising MSIV The Darkest Year? A recent article in Slate magazine describes the transition from preclinical to clinical medical education as the “darkest” year of medical school. It

Neurology , Infectious Disease

Opsoclonus‑Myoclonus‑Ataxia Syndrome: A Primer for Emergency Medicine Residents

1/1/0001 Nimit Kasliwal, MD , Jonathan Brewer, MD, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

While opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxis (dancing eye-dancing feet syndrome) may seem rare and complex, its early identification in the ED can be life‑altering. When faced with an unusual movement disorder a

Cardiology , Neurology

Sudden Death after Fever and Altered Mental Status: A Case of Massive Intraventricular Hemorrhage

1/1/0001 Pham To Uyen, MD , Huynh Minh Tri, MD , Lê Thanh Toàn, MD , Le Thi Anh Tho, MD , Hoang Anh Tien, MD, PhD

In the emergency department, high fever and altered mental status in elderly patients often suggest central nervous system infection or sepsis. Without early neuroimaging to rule out intracranial stru

Orthopedics , Neurology

Locked Limbs: A Case of Sudden Paralysis

1/1/0001 Cheri Lotfi, DO, MS , Charles Adams, DO, PGY-1 , Bradley Gutierrez, DO

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a potentially life-altering neurological emergency associated with high rates of morbidity and long-term disability. This case highlights the importance of considering spin

Pharmacology , Infectious Disease

Fatal Anaphylactic Shock Following Ceftriaxone Administration: A Case Report

1/1/0001 Mohammed Faraj, MD , Sydney Abass, MD , William Luketich, DO

Rocephin is routinely used across hospital settings for an array of infections. While its use will remain a cornerstone in the treatment for its breadth of coverage, adverse reactions—although rare—ca

Neurology

Unmasking Atypical Stroke: Isolated Left Wrist Drop Due to Hemorrhagic Stroke—A Case Report

1/1/0001 Stephen Contreras, BSN, RN, MS4 , Grace Han, MS4 , Cynthia Rincon, DO, PGY-3 , Habiba Khan, MD, PGY-3 , James M. Brown, MD, FACEP

Stroke remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with hemorrhagic strokes accounting for approximately 10–20% of cases. Classic symptoms like hemiparesis or aphasia often lead to ear

Toxicology

Severe Methanol Poisoning Managed Using Bicarbonate Therapy and Hemodialysis in the Absence of an Available Antidote

1/1/0001 Pham To Uyen, MD , Huynh Minh Tri, MD , Vo Do Danh, MD , Hoang Anh Tien, MD, PhD

Methanol poisoning constitutes a life-threatening medical emergency in critical care, particularly in developing countries where unregulated or illicitly produced alcohol is commonly consumed. In many