Knee arthrocentesis is a crucial procedure that all emergency medicine physicians should be comfortable performing. This video from Brown Emergency Medicine covers the ins and outs of knee arthrocentesis, including indications, contraindications, and step by step instructions.
Read MoreGoldflam et al. found that a majority of emergency medicine residencies teach wilderness medicine content. Of those programs, greater than 80% create their own curriculum. The American Board of Emergency Medicine has a framework of wilderness medicine topics that are covered on emergency medicine board examinations. How these topics are taught, and…
Read MoreA 20-year-old otherwise healthy male presents to the emergency department for right lower extremity pain after being tackled during a football scrimmage 2 days ago. He thought it would get better over time by taking ibuprofen, but still cannot walk on it…
Read MoreA 37-year-old bodybuilder presents to the ED endorsing right upper arm pain. He is visiting from Virginia, and earlier in the day, he was lifting a suitcase from the baggage claim belt at the local international airport. He heard a “snap” accompanied with sudden sharp pain in his right upper arm. He also notes significant swelling along the middle of his arm compared to the contralateral side…
Read MoreBRASH Syndrome is a somewhat newly described condition, with the acronym referring to Bradycardia, Renal Failure, AV Node Blockade, Shock and Hyperkalemia…
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