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Ultrasound , Cardiology

Ultrasound-Guided Stellate Ganglion Block in Pulseless Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

8/10/2021 Chase Hamilton, DO , Georgina Puentedura, MD , Garren Giles, DO

The ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block may be used as an adjunct to established methods during pulseless ventricular arrhythmias. It is a potentially lifesaving procedure that is within the eme

COVID-19 , Pediatric EM

Kawasaki Disease vs. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

8/10/2021 Richmond M. Castillo, MD, MA, MS , Brad Goldberg, MD, FAA

Kawasaki Disease and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) can be challenging to distinguish, especially because COVID-19 infections can be asymptomatic. Ongoing studies are helping emergency phys

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Trauma , Toxicology

Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Cocaine-Induced Rhabdomyolysis

8/10/2021 Kyle Parker, MD , Leslie Rea, MD , Anjeza Cipi, MD

Although substance-induced rhabdomyolysis has been widely reported, the progression to compartment syndrome is not frequently encountered and usually of multifactorial etiology. Rapid recognition of t

Administration & Operations , Health Care Administration , COVID-19 , Informatics

The Future of Telehealth: Panel Reflection

8/10/2021 Christina Brown, MD , Nicolas Kahl, MD , Michael Dorritie, DO , Nicholas Stark, MD, MBA

A decade ago, telehealth seemed like a complicated, inefficient way to deliver care. With advancements in technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has grown into a vital tool for emergency med

Pediatric EM , Ultrasound

Acute Abdominal Pain in a Child

8/10/2021 Carolina Vega, MD , Jennifer Noble, MD, FAAP , Jayashree Rao, MD , Nirupama Kannikeswaran, MD

Point-of-care ultrasound can be used to detect Meckel’s diverticulum as the underlying etiology of lower abdominal pain in pediatric patients. In the following case, bedside family-centered teaching a

Social EM

Knowing Our Patients' Rights

8/10/2021 Laura R. Cuevas , Carina Mireles-Romo, MD, MPH , Victor Cisneros, MD, MPH

In the setting of emergency care and a criminal investigation, time motivates both the healthcare team and law enforcement officers, which can result in conflicts of interest when it comes to access t

Cardiology , Endocrinology , Toxicology

Euglycemic DKA and Hyponatremia Caused by a Commonly Prescribed Diabetic Medication

8/10/2021 Aaron Tiffee, MD, FACEP , Daniel Stout, MD , Taylor Curry

SGLT-2 inhibits can cause massive osmotic diuresis and intravascular volume depletion. The body’s appropriate response to this is production of antidiuretic hormone, an excess of which is capable of c

Editor's Forum , Wellness , COVID-19

Are You OK?

8/10/2021 Priyanka Lauber, DO

As we endure the COVID era - making transitions harder than normal - one thing has been clear: Many people are struggling. Are you OK?

Trauma , EMS , Disaster Medicine

Stop The Bleed: Why It Matters Now

8/10/2021 James Nardini, MS, NRP

Hemorrhage control programs such as Stop The Bleed remain a versatile option for responders of all backgrounds.

Cardiology , Nephrology , Toxicology

BRASH Syndrome: A Vicious Cycle

8/10/2021 Emily Newton , Gabrielle Ransford, MD , Anjeza Cipi, MD

BRASH syndrome is an uncommon but often fatal condition in which an acute renal injury initiates a vicious cycle of bradycardia, hyperkalemia, hypotension and worsening renal failure in patients who t