Human Trafficking in the ED – What you need to know
January 29, 2022
Human trafficking is a devastating crime, where a human being’s labor is exploited through force, fraud, or coercion, for someone else’s profit (1). For survivors,...
Hanni Stoklosa, MD, MPH
Robotic Cat Improves Mood and Cognition for People with Dementia
October 28, 2021
A research team at Florida Atlantic University has tested a robotic cat in its ability to influence the mood and cognition of patients with dementia....
Conn Hastings
EM Quick Hits 30 Scaphoid Fracture, Therapeutic Hypothermia, HEADS-ED, Pelvic Trauma, Kratom, Femoral Lines
July 13, 2021
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Arun Sayal on the nuances of assessment for scaphoid fractures, Justin Morgenstern on the evidence for therapeutic hypothermia...
Anton Helman
Microchip Nanosensor Detects Stress Hormone from Drop of Blood
July 8, 2021
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a microchip that can perform real-time measurements of stress hormone levels in a drop of blood. The technology could...
Does the Combination of Parenteral Olanzapine with Benzodiazepines for Agitation in the ED Increase the Risk of Adverse Events?
March 13, 2021
A previous EM Pharm Pearl focused on the adverse events associated with the use of IV olanzapine for agitation. This pearl addresses concerns around using...
Bryan D. Hayes, PharmD, DABAT, FAACT, FASHP
Computerized Adaptive Screen for Suicidal Youth (CASSY) study
March 5, 2021
Adolescent suicide rates in the United States, partly augmented by the COVID-19 pandemic, are steadily increasing [1, 2]. A commonly used screening tool is the...
Michelle Lin, MD
ALiEM AIR | Psychosocial 2020 Module
September 4, 2020
Welcome to the AIR Psychosocial Module! After carefully reviewing all relevant posts from the top 50 sites of the Social Media Index, the ALiEM AIR...
Chris Belcher, MD
EMU365 ED Initiated Buprenorphine with Reuben Strayer
February 25, 2020
This EMU365 video features Dr. Reuben Strayer, who discusses incorporating ED initiated buprenorphine into our practice and how we can improve morbidity and mortality in...
EM Quick Hits 7 Approach to Status Epilepticus, Codeine Interactions, Anticoagulation in Malignancy, Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs Rhythm Control, Peripheral Vasopressors, Motivational Interviewing
August 13, 2019
Anand Swaminathan on a simple approach to status epilepticus, David Juurlink on codeine and tramadol interactions: nasty drugs with nastier drug interactions, Brit Long on...
Ep 115 Emergency Management of the Agitated Patient
September 25, 2018
Managing acutely agitated patients can cause anxiety in even the most seasoned emergency doctor. These are high risk patients and they are high risk to...