AIR Series: Cutaneous Module

Welcome to the Cutaneous 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 cutaneous content. Below we have listed our selection of the 4 highest quality blog posts within the past 12 months (as of February 2015) related to dermatology emergencies, curated and approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically in this module, we identified 0 AIRs and 4 Honorable Mentions.

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By Andrew Grock, MD|2017-03-05T14:14:16-08:00Apr 18, 2016|Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Dermatology|

Trick of Trade: Build-it-yourself IV Fluid and Drug Administration Trainer

Simulation equipment can be rather expensive and wanting to practice fluid and drug administration does not always warrant the purchase of specialized equipment. Luckily, a simple administration trainer can be made in less than 10 minutes and only costs a few dollars (or even nothing). This is an ideal option for resuscitation training if you are already using a manikin without IV arms or an IO option. Learners can practice preparing infusions and administering fluid or preparing an injection and administering it via the syringe port. This trainer can have multiple IV cannulas in one lid and can even include an intraosseous cannula, such as an EZ-IO.

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By Christoph Schroth|2016-10-26T17:04:20-07:00Apr 14, 2016|Expert Peer Reviewed (Clinical), Tox & Medications, Tricks of the Trade|

ALiEMU CAPSULES Module 6: Pharmacology of Acute Coronary Syndromes

We are proud to present CAPSULES module 6: Pharmacology of Acute Coronary Syndromes, now published on the Academic Life in EM University (ALiEMU) website. Here is a summary of the key points from this outstanding module by Drs. Paul Takamoto and Glen Oettinger.

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By Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP|2017-10-01T20:25:28-07:00Apr 13, 2016|Capsules, Cardiovascular|

AIR Series: Neurology Module 2 – Headaches, Seizures, and Other

Welcome to the Second Neurology 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 neurology content relating to headaches, seizures, and other neurologic emergencies. Below we have listed our selection of the 17 highest quality blog posts within the past 12 months (as of December 2015) related to neurologic emergencies, curated and approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically in this module, we identified 9 AIRs and 8 Honorable Mentions.

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By Andrew Grock, MD|2026-06-16T16:09:14-07:00Mar 29, 2016|Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Neurology|

Calcium channel blockers for stable SVT: A first line agent over adenosine?

A 52-year old man presents via EMS with a chief complaint of “racing heartbeat” for one hour. He is placed on a cardiac monitor which shows a heart rate of 185, an ECG reveals supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), and his blood pressure is 143/95 mmHg. As you ask the nurse to procure 6 mg of adenosine, the patient’s eyes grow wide.

“Please doc…” he pleads, “anything but that! Last time they gave that to me I thought I was gonna die!”

You recently read about using calcium channel blockers (CCBs) for paroxysmal SVT (PSVT), but can’t recall the last time you actually considered using them. After all, it’s been over 20 years since we switched to using adenosine first-line.

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By Stephen Rappaport, PharmD, BCPS|2024-01-12T02:08:09-08:00Mar 23, 2016|Cardiovascular, Expert Peer Reviewed (Clinical), Tox & Medications|

AIR Series: Neurology Module 1 – Bleeds and Strokes

Welcome to the first Neurology 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 neurology content relating to intracranial hemorrhage and stokes. Below we have listed our selection of the 17 highest quality blog posts within the past 12 months (as of November 2015) related to neurologic emergencies, curated and approved for residency training by the AIR Series Board. More specifically in this module, we identified 5 AIRs and 12 Honorable Mentions.

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By Andrew Grock, MD|2018-10-28T21:25:18-07:00Mar 14, 2016|Approved Instructional Resources (AIR series), Neurology|

PEM Pearls: Pediatric Concussions

A 9-year boy was hit in the head during a soccer game and was out for a few seconds. He regained consciousness quickly, but was repetitive for EMS. By the time the patient arrived at the ED, he was back to his normal self. Did this patient sustain a concussion? If so, what discharge instructions, anticipatory guidance, and resources do you have for your patient and his family? Here’s a quick 170-second animated video tutorial to sum up some thing for you.

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By Delphine Huang, MD|2026-06-16T16:08:51-07:00Mar 7, 2016|Pediatrics, PEM Pearls, Trauma|