Heart of EM , Wellness

Heart of EM: Who Are You Competing Against?

8/10/2021 Meredith Busman, MD

I've come to realize the competition isn't my colleagues – it is myself I am trying to beat.

Cardiology , Infectious Disease , Sepsis , Critical Care

In A Heartbeat: Septic Cardiomyopathy

8/10/2021 Lindsay Davis, DO, MPH, NRP , Bryce Taylor, DO, MS

Septic cardiomyopathy (colloquially known as septic heart) lacks formal criteria, but emergency physicians should be aware of generally accepted clinical signs. Awareness of septic cardiomyopathy as a

Health Policy Journal Club , Health Policy , Advocacy , Health Care Administration , Social EM , COVID-19

Health Policy Journal Club: Age Ain't Nothin' But a Number

8/6/2021 Miya Smith, MD , Vidya Eswaran, MD

The Health Policy Journal Club reviews a study that shows an abrupt increase in prescribing opioids to patients when they turn 18 - with a sharper rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. This raises many q

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Cardiology

Critical Care Alert: Hypothermia versus Normothermia after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (TTM2 Trial)

8/2/2021 Mustafa Rasheed, MD , Marshall Howell IV, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

Evidence surrounding the benefits of post-arrest hypothermia has been conflicting, but it continues to be the standard of care per international guidelines. The TTM2 Trial adds to the data.

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Sepsis

Critical Care Alert: Fluid Resuscitation in Sepsis Induced Hypotension

8/2/2021 Erik Sherman, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

Early fluid resuscitation has been proven to be a fundamental component in improving survival for patients with severe sepsis or septic shock. But what happens when a patient has cirrhosis?

Medical Students , Medical Education , Career Planning , Advising , Medical Student Council , COVID-19

Resources & Guidance for EM-Bound Medical Students - 2022

8/2/2021 Kelsey Mercedes Morgan, RN-BSN, CEN, PMHN

Navigating the match is difficult in routine times - and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means 2022 will be another unusual year in medical education. This compilation of resources, tailored for EM-boun

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , COVID-19

Critical Care Alert: Convalescent Plasma in Patients Admitted with COVID-19 (RECOVERY)

8/2/2021 Nicholas Huth , Brian Sumner, MD

As the coronavirus continues to mutate, researchers are examining every treatment option. This study looks at the efficacy of convalescent plasma for patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19.

Research , Rapid Research Review

Rapid Research Review: Research Bias

7/20/2021 Mitchell Waters

Whether you are evaluating research in order to incorporate a new study into your practice or you are designing a project yourself, it is important to be aware of the many forms of bias that can creep

Medical Students , Medical Education , Career Planning , Advising , Medical Student Council , COVID-19

Remote Resources & Guidance for EM-Bound Medical Students in the 2022 Match Cycle

7/20/2021

COVID continues to impact medical student education throughout 2021 and into the 2022 match cycle. We are updating a compilation of resources, tailored for EM-bound medical students. Find helpful webs

Critical Care , Critical Care Alert , Sepsis , COVID-19 , Airway

Critical Care Alert: Ketamine-Only Intubation Method in the ED

7/20/2021 Erik Sherman, MD , Brian Sumner, MD

ED intubations are typically carried out using rapid sequence intubation (RSI), utilizing both a sedative agent and neuromuscular blocking agent. What are the indications and complications of opting f

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