ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl – Lead it Be?
Which retained ballistic fragment(s) would be expected to result in elevated blood lead levels in a patient? Fragments in or near a joint space Fragments with an associated fracture Multiple fragments Soft tissue fragments All of the above [Author’s own image] [+]
EM Match Advice 41: The 2024 ERAS Application – New and Improved
Dr. Sara Krzyzaniak (EM program director at Stanford) hosts this episode with Dr. Michelle Lin (ALiEM/UCSF) featuring all-star guests Dr. Alexis Pelletier-Bui (EM associate program director at Cooper University Hospital) and Dr. [+]
Trick of Trade: Alternative to a Pressure Bag for IV Fluids
You have a severely dehydrated patient with a peripheral IV line, requiring urgent fluid resuscitation. However, the crystalloid fluids are not flowing freely. Multiple attempts were made to place this line with [+]
ALiEM AIR Series | Infectious Disease 2023 Module
Welcome to the AIR Infectious Disease Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts in the past 12 months from the top 50 sites of the Digital Impact Factor [1], the ALiEM AIR [+]
Find it hard to keep current with all the new clinical updates? Get caught up on key evidence-based guidelines, clinical pearls, and patient-centered recommendations for your patients in Emergency Medicine.
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SAEM Clinical Images Series: I Cannot See My Rashes
A 37-year-old African-American transgender patient presented with progressive, bilateral painful vision loss. The symptoms began acutely in the right eye two weeks prior to presentation, eventually extending to the left eye. Symptoms were worse in the right eye and included headache, blurry vision, photophobia, and pain with eye movement. Additionally, the patient reported the appearance of a diffuse, generalized, non-pruritic, non-tender rash of unknown duration or timeline. The rash was [+]
SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Rare Cause of Post-traumatic Neck Pain
A 15-year-old male presents to the pediatric Emergency Department (ED) for evaluation of neck pain for [+]
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Is the Silver Bullet for Refractory Vasoplegia Really Blue?
What is the proposed mechanism for the pictured antidote when used as a pressor for refractory vasoplegic shock? Alpha-1-adrenergic agonist Angiotensin II receptor antagonist Nitric oxide/cyclic GMP pathway [+]
ACMT Toxicology Visual Pearl: Swollen Lips
Photo used with permission The following physical finding would be most consistent with exposure to which of the following? Bee sting Household bleach Isopropyl alcohol Potassium [+]
Everything you need to survive and thrive in academia, focusing on professional development across the spectrum of life-long learners including medical students, residents, and faculty
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How I Work Smarter: Katie Holmes, DO FACEP
One word that best describes how you work? Hustle Current mobile device iPhone 12 Pro Computer Macbook Air What is something you are working on now? Updated Curriculum for our EM Clerkship, VSAS, Conference Material, Intern Orientation planning, and more How did you come up with this Idea/Project? We are always trying to improve our curriculums to make them better based off of feedback from previous years! What’s your office workspace setup like? My [+]
Teaming Tips Case 3: Ineffective Meetings | ALiEM Faculty Incubator
Many of you are asked to take a leadership role within your department: managing a research team, joining your administration, or spearheading a clinical effort. It is easy to feel unprepared for these [+]
2019-2020 ALiEM Faculty Incubator: 6 Reasons To Get Excited!
The ALiEM Faculty Incubator is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for its FOURTH year! We plan to build on the success of the last 3 years to create the best [+]
SAEM Research Learning Series Podcast: Common IRB Pitfalls
This installment of the SAEM Research Learning Series, co-hosts Dr. Mary Haas and Dr. Nate Haas interview Dr. James Paxton, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Chairman of the IRB at the Wayne State [+]
Being a well-rounded healthcare professional goes beyond just knowing the scientific facts. Get inspired about your wellness, staying healthy, improving your efficiency, and finding a balanced work-life integration.
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Influenza Update: IDSA 2018 Guidelines Detailed Review
Symptomatic influenza A and B infections cause worldwide morbidity and mortality every year. Annual vaccination remains the greatest prophylactic measure, but the vaccine is not 100% effective due to mismatch between the circulating and vaccine virus strains. Although most individuals will recover from influenza without incident, some specific patient populations are at high risk for severe complications. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) recently updated their clinical practice guidelines.1 [+]
ALiEM Chief Resident Incubator: Mentoring the Future Leaders in EM
We at ALiEM are incredibly excited to publicly announce the 2015-16 ALiEM Chief Resident (CR) Incubator. Every single year, I have seen Chief Residents struggle with their new role as a near-peer leader in [+]
I am Dr. John Bailitz, Director of Ultrasound and Collaborative Research at Cook County: How I Work Smarter
As the “How I Work Smarter” series matures, certain patterns emerge. One clear trend is that ultrasonographers have been present front and center. Today’s installment continue the course with Dr. John Bailitz (@AllInCoachMD) [+]
I am Dr. Christopher Doty, Program Director and World Class Educator: How I Work Smarter
Dr. Christopher Doty (@PoppasPearls) is a dedicated educator who has helped train countless emergency physicians across two different top academic hospitals, SUNY-Downstate and currently the University of Kentucky. His efforts have earned him the Abraham [+]
