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This EMU365 video features EM cardiology guru Dr. Amal Mattu on killer ECGs associated with pericardial effusions. He eloquently explains the utility of electrical alternans, specific lead and voltage criteria required to make the diagnosis of low voltage and more... Read more

The Niagara falls of GI bleeding is occuring before your eyes. The patient is hypotensive and altered. What is your medical management algorithm and how do you deal with a grossly contaminated airway? What rescue device will you use? At EMU 2019, Dr. Sara Gray takes us thro...

This EMU365 Video features Dr. Salim Rezaie of REBEL EM presenting his approach to airway management and epinephrine dosing in cardiac arrest based on the latest evidence... The post Read more

This EMU365 Video features Dr. Sarah Reid, PEM educator extraordinaire presenting her top 5 common pitfalls made in pediatric asthma diagnosis and management in the ED. She explains the importance of risk stratification using the PRAM score, early diagnosis of preschool ast...

This EMU365 Video features Dr. Mike Betzner, medical director of STARS Air Ambulance service, collaborator on the CritCases blog, and bad-ass resuscitationist presenting his approach to the crashing asthmatic... The post Read more

We are kicking off the 2019 EMU365 with Dr. David Carr presenting his pearls in TIA diagnosis, workup and management: respect the eyes, look for the Crochetage sign on ECG, urgent head and neck imaging and dual antiplatelet agents for high risk patients… The post Read more

The final EMU365 video from EMU2018 features Dr. Amit Shah who discusses decision making and dosing around the use of thrombolytics in PE in the context of cardiac arrest, massive PE and submassive PE; the controversy around using half dose alteplase, and nuanced decision m...

This EMU 365 video features Drs. Anthony Crocco, Farhan Bhanji and Angelo Mikrogianakis on a potpourri of Pediatric Emergency topics including pediatric trauma resuscitation, adjuncts in bronchiolitis management as well as disposition decision making, ketamine in procedural...

This EMU 365 video features Dr. Arun Sayal on the limitations of x-rays in the assessment of orthopedic injuries in emergency medicine from North York General's Emergency Medicine Update Conference 2018... The post Read more

Dr. Brindley explores ways in which physicians can find happiness and meaning in their work. A simple act of showing gratitude is just one of the tools in his toolbox for how to reduce burnout and promote resiliency... The post Read more