ALiEM presents the PRoMPT BOLUS: A Landmark PECARN Trial Defining Fluid Choice in Pediatric Sepsis
Bottom Line:
The PRoMPT BOLUS trial provides the strongest evidence to date addressing fluid choice in children presenting to the ED with suspected sepsis. Both 0.9% saline and balanced crystalloids are safe and effective for resuscitation in children with suspected septic shock.
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https://www.aliem.com/prompt-bolus-pediatric-sepsis-fluid-trial/
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ALiEM presents ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Pit Viper
The venom of the pictured creature causes tissue inflammation and necrosis through which of the following mechanisms:
a. Alpha-bungarotoxin
b. Alpha-latrotoxin
c. Domoic acid
d. Phospholipase A2
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https://www.aliem.com/acmt-visual-pearl-pit-viper/
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ALiEM presents ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Clutching Your Perles!
What type of EKG changes may be seen following ingestion of this medication, often prescribed for an upper respiratory infection?
- AV block
- Diffuse ST elevation
- Prolonged QTc
- Widened QRS
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https://www.aliem.com/acmt-clutching-your-perles/
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ALiEM presents ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Saute Gone Sour
Ingestion of the pictured mushroom is most associated with which toxicity?
- Disulfiram-like reaction
- Hallucinations
- Liver failure
- Seizures
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https://www.aliem.com/acmt-gone-sour/
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ALiEM presents ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Big Spider, Small Risk
What is this spider?
- Atrax robustus (Sydney funnel-web spider)
- Phoneutria nigriventer (Brazilian wandering spider)
- Trichonephila clavata (Joro Spider)
- Trichonephila clavipes (Golden Silk Orb-Weaver)
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https://www.aliem.com/acmt-big-spider-small-risk/
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EM Match Advice 51: 2026 EM Match by the Numbers
Check out this new podcast episode!
The Emergency Medicine (EM) Match process continues to evolve, with 2026 bringing a mix of growth, new variables, and some familiar uncertainties. In this 51st installment of the EM Match Advice podcast series, Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (Stanford EM PD) hosts the annual program director reflection on the Match with Dr. Abra Fant (Northwestern EM PD), now returning for her sixth consecutive year to share insights on the NRMP match trends and data.
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https://www.aliem.com/em-match-advice-51-em-match-by-numbers/
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ALiEM presents ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Blue to the Rescue
The medication shown in the image is used to treat which type of toxic exposure?
Beryllium
Cadmium
Cesium
Iron
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https://www.aliem.com/acmt-blue-to-the-rescue/
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ALiEM presents ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Sleeping with the Fishes
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What recreationally used substance has been dispensed in this fish-shaped dropper?
- Amyl nitrite
- Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
- Heroin
- Ketamine
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https://www.aliem.com/acmt-sleeping-with-the-fishes/
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ALiEM presents SAEM Clinical Images Series: An Unusual Appearing Umbilicus
A 70-year-old woman with prior breast cancer presents to the ED with family due to frequent falls and disorientation. She previously walked independently but now has worsening weakness and has become wheelchair-bound. The patient has no complaints at this time. What is the name of this physical exam finding?
@saemonline
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https://www.aliem.com/saem-clinical-images-series-unusual-appearing-umbilicus/
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Department of Emergency Medicine
University of California, San Francisco
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