…Patients who underwent POCUS examination for identification of an IUP had a length of stay in the emergency department that was over an hour shorter than those who went for comprehensive ultrasound. Emergency physician proficiency in POCUS in early pregnancy could improve patient flow and satisfaction…

Wildland fire has shaped the North American landscape for millennia. It supported ecological balance, sustained biodiversity, and formed a core pillar of Indigenous land management. Yet today, it has become synonymous with destruction and disaster…

A 21-year-old Spanish-speaking gentleman presented to the emergency department with the chief complaint of abdominal pain. It quickly became apparent that the abdominal pain was not his chief concern and he was most bothered by three days of waxing and waning headache.

Toxicology cases can be some of the more challenging cases that present to the emergency department (ED). Often the patient is altered or there is minimal history available. Many cases involve the combination of more than one toxic ingestion or exposure which can lead to a complex clinical picture.

The patient is a 33-year-old female with a medical history of ADHD and depression presenting with altered mental status. Per emergency medical services (EMS), the patient’s friend called for an episode of unresponsiveness. The patient’s ability to provide history is limited, but the friend reported that shortly prior to this event, the patient ingested a “pill” which he believed to be alprazolam (a medication she is prescribed). While awaiting evaluation, the patient had witnessed seizure-like activity in the waiting room, lasting approximately 30 seconds and was brought to a critical care room.