13 09, 2018

ALiEMU AIR Obstetrics and Gynecology Module

2018-09-21T15:07:25+00:00

September 13th, 2018 | Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Ob/Gyn |0 Comments

By: Chris Belcher, MD

Welcome to the Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts from the top 50 sites of the Social Media Index, the ALiEM AIR Team is proud to present the highest quality online content related to Ob/Gyn emergencies. 10 blog posts within the past 12 months (as of July 2018) met our standard of online excellence and were curated and approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. We identified 2 AIR and 8 Honorable Mentions. We recommend programs give 4 hours (about 25 minutes per article) of III credit for this module.

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11 09, 2018

Ultrasound guided peripheral IV: It’s time to clean up our act

2018-09-12T16:37:29+00:00

September 11th, 2018 | Infectious Disease, Ultrasound |0 Comments

By: Daniel Mirsch, DO, Resa Lewiss, MD and Arthur Au, MD

Have you ever performed a procedure, when suddenly, you are overcome by a sinking feeling that something just is not right? A mix of fear, guilt, and anger: Fear that you endangered a patient, guilt that you missed an important step in the procedure, and anger at yourself for being careless. The oath we take as physicians echoes loudly: Primum non nocere. First, do no harm.

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10 09, 2018

EM Fellowship Match Advice: Ultrasound Fellowship

2018-09-09T18:52:04+00:00

September 10th, 2018 | EM Match Advice, Ultrasound |0 Comments

By: Michael Gisondi, MD and Michelle Lin, MD

The EM Residency Match Advice Series is back with its latest installment! We put the focus on emergency ultrasound fellowships, and our sage panel walks us through some of the changes to this year’s application cycle. For the first time, Ultrasound Fellowship Programs will participate in the NRMP match program. The Society for Clinical Ultrasound Fellowships (SCUF) provides the fellowship application service (similar to the role of ERAS, but shorter!) for the residency match. Hosted by Drs. Michael Gisondi and Michelle Lin, watch the video or listen to the podcast to learn about important changes to the application process and hear tips from our experts on what to consider when pursuing a career in emergency ultrasound.

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9 09, 2018

5 Tips to Developing the Daily Habit of Writing in Academia

2018-09-10T10:32:44+00:00

September 9th, 2018 | Medical Education |0 Comments

By: Cynthia Peng, MD and William Dixon, MD |Editors: Michael Gisondi, MD; Kimberly Schertzer, MD

As newly-minted education fellows, we are expected to be productive writers, and we wanted to share what we’ve learned so far about developing the daily habit – yes, habit! – of writing. For some people, writing seems easy. But not everyone can write non-stop, like they’re running out of time. Writing productively is an important skill to learn, especially if you have your sights set on an academic career. Here are 5 tips to get you started!

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5 09, 2018

Trick of the Trade: Hair tourniquet removal using depilatory cream

2018-09-04T12:56:20+00:00

September 5th, 2018 | Pediatrics, Tricks of the Trade |0 Comments

By: Layla Abubshait, MD

A hair tourniquet occurs when a strand of hair coils around a patient’s appendage. It can cause damage to the skin, nerves, or affect blood supply. It is more common in infants as their skin appendages are small which allows for hair or thread to trap inside. Because in some cases these pediatric patients can present with inconsolable crying, it is important to perform a thorough physical examination to evaluate for the presence of such a hair tourniquet. We present a simple trick for removing a hair tourniquet using depilatory cream!

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3 09, 2018

Resuscitation of a Drowning Victim: A Review

2018-09-02T23:21:41+00:00

September 3rd, 2018 | Critical Care/ Resus, Environmental, Trauma |0 Comments

By: Evan Kuhl, MD, Natalie Sullivan, MD and David Yamane, MD

Drowning cases peak this time of year and represent a leading cause of mortality in children. For example, drowning represents the leading cause of death in boys ages 5-14 years old, and worldwide, there are 500,000 annual deaths from drowning.¹ Hypoxic injury and subsequent respiratory failure represent the primary causes of morbidity and mortality. Although providers are typically taught to be aware of possible trauma (e.g. cervical spine fracture) when evaluating a drowning case, less than 0.5% of drownings are traumatic.² The duration of immersion, volume of aspirated fluid, and water temperature dictate clinical outcomes.¹ We review the presentation, pathophysiology, and management of drowning to raise awareness about this important public health issue.
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2 09, 2018

I am Dr. Craig Newgard, EM Physician and Researcher: How I Stay Healthy in EM

2018-09-02T01:22:18+00:00

September 2nd, 2018 | Healthy in EM |0 Comments

By: Zafrina Poonja, MD

Dr. Craig Newgard is an emergency physician from Portland, Oregon. When he is not in the ED, Dr. Newgard can be found on his mountain bike, conquering the unpredictable trails of his community. Although it can be challenging to incorporate a routine schedule into life as an emergency physician, he has found that it helps him achieve balance and avoid burnout. Here’s how he stays healthy in EM!
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