Education for all EM providers about the ongoing opioid epidemic is paramount.  This week during conference a member of the DEA educated us on the opioid epidemic and discussed some strategies and initiatives for prevention.  Read ahead for the highlights: 

Submitted by Kara Huston, MD

The classic intraoral technique for the reduction of a mandibular dislocation requires significant force and sedation, but what if you could preform the reduction without requiring either?

Submitted by Chad Simpkins, MD

You are taking medical command when you receive a call from an ALS unit. They are picking up a 33 y/o male with unknown medical history from the beach for a witnessed seizure and confusion.

Submitted by Chad Simpkins, MD

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