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Laceration Repair: Methods and Suture Selection

July 22, 2022
Patrick O’Malley, MD

Closure methods and suture selection are two of the primary decisions required before closing a laceration.…

Podcast

Where Are We With…

July 21, 2022
Sam Ashoo, MD

In this episode of EMplify, Sam Ashoo, MD reviews recent updates on the following topics: COVID-19 Public…

Risk Management Pitfalls

Risk Management Pitfalls for Management of Potentially Trafficked Pediatric Patients 

July 20, 2022
EB Medicine

Our recent issue Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Recognition and Response in the Emergency Department reviews…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Human Trafficking of Children and Adolescents

July 20, 2022
EB Medicine

Labor and sex trafficking impact children of all ages, genders, and nationalities. Trafficked patients present to…

Brain Teaser

Test Your Knowledge: Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis in the ED

July 20, 2022
EB Medicine

An acute allergic reaction is a rapid-onset, IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reaction. Although it is most commonly caused…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Closed Head Injuries (Postscript 4 of 4)

July 14, 2022
Keith Pochick, MD

A 15-year-old girl presents to the urgent care clinic with her parents and coach on a…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Closed Head Injuries (Postscript 3 of 4)

July 14, 2022
Keith Pochick, MD

A 72-year-old man who is an out-of-state resident is brought to the urgent care clinic by…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Closed Head Injuries (Postscript 2 of 4)

July 14, 2022
Keith Pochick, MD

Which of the following patients can safely avoid a head CT and/or ED transfer? A. A…

Brain Teaser (UC)

Test Your Knowledge of Closed Head Injuries (Postscript 1 of 4)

July 14, 2022
Keith Pochick, MD

Which of the following patients would be considered high risk in the setting of closed head…