What's the Diagnosis? (the Critical Care edition). By Dr. Kara Houston

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 9:42am

Case: 30-year-old male with no significant past medical history who presents with palpitations, what's the diagnosis?

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 11:11am

Last Thursday was the yearly Cooper EM residency retreat at the shore in Avalon, NJ. In addition to some spectacular teaching tips on summer emergencies, we had some great small group discussion and role-playing regarding one of the toughest (and least discussed) aspects of our jobs: difficult discussions with consultants, admitting physicians, and patients. Read on for some great interpersonal communications tips (and some pics of the Cooper EM residents hard at work).

Submitted by Richard Byrne, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Michael Tom

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 6:00am

A 23 year old male with a history of IVDU presented with pleuritic chest pain.

Tue, 07/25/2017 - 12:31pm

Intubation has traditionally been performed with patients in the full supine position. Recent data suggests that elevation of the head of the bed may be more effective during preoxygenation before intubation. Check out this summary of a paper from Anesthesia that put this idea to the test!

Submitted by Richard Byrne, MD

Back to Basics: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Mon, 07/24/2017 - 5:00am

Have an adolescent complaining of hip pain, groin pain, knee pain or limp? Don't forget to think about this pediatric orthopedic emergency where timely diagnosis truly matters.

Submitted by Alexis Pelletier-Bui, MD

Week in Review: July 16th - 21st

Sun, 07/23/2017 - 8:00am

A High Yield Reivew of this week's posts

Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:46am

A 25 y/o male with a history of Type 1 Diabetes presents with acute right shoulder pain.

Submitted by Chad Simpkins, MD

A Curious Case of Lactic Acidosis

Sat, 07/22/2017 - 9:14am

The EM Daily is launching a monthly podcast series and the first one is a case of lactic acidosis. Former resdient and now attending, Dr. Katherine Moore tells us about this curious case of lactic acidosis.

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 6:21am

Looking for a quick review on snake bites? As we continue our summer emergencies module, Dr. Michael Coletta educated us on snake envenomations, treatment options and resources. Continue reading for the highlights!

Submitted by Michael Coletta, MD

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Richard Byrne

Wed, 07/19/2017 - 6:00am

A 56 yo asthmatic presents in cardiac arrest. During resuscitation she has bilateral needle decompression and subsequent bilateral thoracostomy tube placement.

What's the Diagnosis? (the Critical Care edition). By Dr. Kara Houston

#EMconf: Shore Retreat! Tips for Discussions With Consultants and Patients

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Michael Tom

Airway Mastery Series: Got Oxygen? Head of Bed up for Preoxygenation Before Intubation

Back to Basics: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Week in Review: July 16th - 21st

Board Review

A Curious Case of Lactic Acidosis

#EMconf: Snake Bites

What's the Diagnosis? By Dr. Richard Byrne

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