As you start to move along in residency, you will soon find out: if you cannot achieve difficult intravenous access on your own, there is no one behind you who can. This is a skill that must be mastered.
Pneumonia is an illness frequently seen in our emergency departments. But, are all presentations actually pneumonia? Are we missing other illnesses that present similarly to pneumonia? Which ones pose significant morbidity and mortality risk to our patients? What clues are out there that will aid us in making an alternative and critical diagnosis?
Ultrasound as an additional adjunct in trained hands to support end-tidal capnography for confirming ETT placement during CPR and other low-flow states.
Utility of ultrasound for diagnosing suspected appendicitis, especially in females and children
A great post by Core EM - Bringing core EM content to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Learn ultrasound guided pericardiocentesis for cardiac tamponade!
The Sphincter Series Part II: Scalpel to the Neck. When, Why, How, and What you Need to Perform a Cricothryotomy.
Quick, effective, prolonged, safe, and opioid-free mechanism for pain control in patients with hip fractures
Quicker...cheaper...safer...dynamic............stronger. The lung US movement is coming. Don't get left behind
