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How To Perform an Ultrasound-Guided Clavipectoral Block
The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. Every year, approximately... -
Which Sedatives Are Best for Managing Severe Agitation in the Emergency Department?
Patients with severe agitation are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) setting. The first steps in...
How To Perform an Ultrasound-Guided Clavipectoral Block
The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. Every year, approximately…
Which Sedatives Are Best for Managing Severe Agitation in the Emergency Department?
Patients with severe agitation are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) setting. The first steps in…
Case Report: Pancreatitis Mimics STEMI
Many conditions outside of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) mimic ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), but only a handful…
Suicide Attempt in the Terminally Ill Cancer Patient with Advance Directive
A middle-aged male with squamous cell carcinoma and extensive metastases is brought to the emergency department (ED)…
Data-Driven Approach Yields New Approach for Emergency Department Triage
Emergency medicine involves a density of decision-making that exceeds that of any other medical specialty. Emergency physicians…
Best Practices for Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Case A 74-year-old man presents with vomiting of blood for two days. He has a history of…
What Is the Best Defibrillation Strategy for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation?
A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) in cardiac arrest. He was found by bystanders…
The Great Surge in Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
A 15-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) after he jumped from the second floor…
How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED
Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…