Lessons on Burnout from a Fire Chief
When the fire of residency is burning you up, remember to stay calm, stay low, keep your head up, and focus on what matters most. Â It was a dark, calm night at t
Capnography: Monitoring Asthma Patients
Asthma is a common complaint among patients presenting to emergency departments, with approximately 2 million ED visits annually for asthma exacerbation in the
EMRA's 2018 Road Map
EMRA is the voice of emergency medicine physicians-in-training and the future of our specialty. That is our mission. And to fulfill that mission, your EMRA Board develops a strat
Anhydrous Caffeine: The Other White Powder
One teaspoon of anhydrous caffeine may equal approximately 25-28 cups of coffee, which can be deadly. Caffeine, formally known as (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine),
Controversies Surrounding Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia in the ED
Ultrasound guided regional anesthesia was first introduced in 1994, and it has since become a powerful tool for achieving ade
In Memoriam: Kevin G. Rodgers, MD
Dec. 21, 1955 – Nov. 20, 2017 He led by example, always made time to teach, and above all else, was a fierce advocate for the residents. It was the mid-afternoon shi
Solve This Medical Mystery
OK, residents (and ambitious students): It’s time for a friendly competition. We’re giving away a prize package to the person who submits the most accurate, thorough interp
Packed Agendas and a Call for Your Opinions
The resolutions you submit to the Representative Council guide our conversations and empower us to advocate on your behalf. Spring deadline: March 9! The E
Postpartum Seizures
A 25-year-old female presents to the ED after experiencing 3 seizures at home. She was discharged 1 day prior after a primary cesarean section because of failure to progress. She
Tax Ills, Market Stabilization, and CHIP: What You Need to Know About the Tax Bill
Smiling with uncharacteristically good spirits for someone who has been living in the ICU for the past couple of mon