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Recognize the signs of bupropion toxicity and grow competent with its management.

Recognize the signs of bupropion toxicity and grow competent with its management. Most emergency medicine physicians have ready access to their mobile phone and camera. This article reviews how best to utilize photography at the bedside to capture visually essential components of the physical exam to upload into the chart and share with other providers. A mid 20s male presents to the ED after sei…

Most emergency medicine physicians have ready access to their mobile phone and camera. This article reviews how best to utilize photography at the bedside to capture visually essential components of the physical exam to upload into the chart and share with other providers.

Written by: Dean Hayes, MD (NUEM ‘27), Andrew Long, MD (NUEM ‘25) Expert Commentary by : Rafael Lima, MD (NUEM ‘23) A mid 20s male presents to the ED after seizure-like activity. Per the patient's partner at bedside, he had a 2-3 minute convulsive episode and the description is consistent with a likely seizure. The patient has never had a seizure before and is A&Ox4 upon arrival to the ED with re…

Learn tips from the pros for identifying cardiac tamponade without delay

Approach to recognition and management of severe asthma exacerbations

How to identify, treat, and continue to manage patellar dislocations. Outlined by Emergency Medicine Residents and commented on by attending faculty at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

What should you do for patients who fall victim to riot control agents?

A guide to recognize and manage the severe end of the spectrum of hypothyroidism

The interrelationship of emergency medicine and climate change and how to prioritize sustainability.

The author underscores the central position the emergency provider may hold in identifying and supporting victims of trafficking

A synopsis of common adverse effects of GLP-1 agonists and their management

An engaging and discussion of the severe end of the spectrum of DVT

An overview of Massive Transfusion Protocol

Overview of several different management strategies for Alcohol Use Disorder.

An overview of diagnosis and management of Hypertensive Emergency.

Overview of diagnosis and management of burns secondary to hydrofluoric acid.

An overview of Compartment Pressure measurement using the Stryker Method.