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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Bilateral Periorbital Edema

ALiEM

JANUARY 27, 2025

UpToDate; 2021. N Engl J Med. 2010 May 27;362(21):1993-2000. doi: 10.1056/NEJMcp1001116. Erratum in: N Engl J Med. 2010 Oct 7;363(15):1486. PMID: 20505178. Aronson A and Auwaeter P. Infectious mononucleosis In: Post TW, ed.

ED

ED OR

SGEM Xtra: Dogmalysis 2021

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Date: February 19th, 2021 This is an SGEM Xtra episode. I had the honour of presenting at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Grand Rounds on February 4th, 2021. Date: February 19th, 2021 This is an SGEM Xtra episode. I had the honour of presenting at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Grand Rounds on February 4th, 2021.

Epinephrine

Epinephrine ALS OR

SGEM Xtra: Happy New Year 2021

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JANUARY 7, 2021

Date: January 7th, 2021 Happy New Years to all the SGEMers. There were only four episodes that directly addressed […] The post SGEM Xtra: Happy New Year 2021 first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine. Date: January 7th, 2021 Happy New Years to all the SGEMers. I know 2020 has been a bit of a dumpster fire.

EMS

Summer Penile Syndrome

Pediatric EM Morsels

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

McGraw Hill; 2021. PMID: 24199728. Shah A, Sobolewski B, Mittiga MR. Summer Penile Syndrome. In: Knoop KJ, Stack LB, Storrow AB, Thurman R. The Atlas of Emergency Medicine, 5e. Accessed September 06, 2023. link] Smith GA, Sharma V, Knapp JF, Shields BJ.

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ED EMS OR

EMS Wellness: Program Uptake and Roadblocks [2024 EMS Trend Survey]

Pulsara

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

According to a study published in 2021, 56% of EMS workers surveyed were considered obese using body mass index standards. In the 2021 study, participants identified lack of energy, willpower and time as primary reasons for a lack of physical activity, ranking lack of resources last.

EMS

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EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update

Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 18, 2022

The post EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases.

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EMS Epinephrine

SAEM Clinical Images Series: Spontaneous Eye Luxation

ALiEM

JANUARY 13, 2025

2021) Spontaneous globe subluxation: A case report and review of the literature – international journal of emergency medicine, BioMed Central. (2013) Recurrent Spontaneous Globe Subluxation: A Case Report and Review of Manual Reduction Techniques. Available at: [link] (Accessed: 04 January 2024).

Emergency Department

Emergency Department ED ALS OR

Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

Pediatric EM Morsels

JULY 19, 2024

2021 Aug;147:110807. Epub 2021 Jun 24. 2021 Aug;147:110802. Epub 2021 Jun 12. Resources Konanur A, McCoy JL, Shaffer A, Kitsko D, Maguire R, Padia R. Detecting coagulopathy in pediatric patients with post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110807. 2021.110807. 2021.110802.

E-9-1-1

E-9-1-1 Epinephrine Emergency Department OR

SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Rare Pediatric Scalp Rash

ALiEM

APRIL 10, 2023

Updated 2021 Jun 30]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2021 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2021 – all rights reserved. References Diaz-Frias J, Badri T. doi: 10.1111/j.1087-0024.2004.00827.x.

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ECG Week 21st July 2021 Interpretation

EMergucate

JULY 21, 2021

A 52 year old female referred by their GP with abnormal biochemistry results. Below is the patients ECG: Describe and … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 13th January 2021

EMergucate

JANUARY 12, 2021

The following ECG is taken from a 28 year old man who presented with palpitations and presyncope. His symptoms had spontaneously resolved and he currently feels well. Describe and interpret his ECG…

ECG of the Week – 20th January 2021

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JANUARY 19, 2021

The ECG below has been taken from an 89 year old gentleman who has just transferred from the SJA stretcher to an ED bed. He has a history of prostate cancer and Aortic Stenosis and had an episode o…

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ECG of the Week – 17th February 2021

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FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The following ECG’s are from a 89 yr old male who presented with worsening dizziness and light-headedness. Clinical examination revealed … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 7th March 2021

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MARCH 6, 2021

A 38-year-old male presented with chest pain. Patient reports having a procedure at the age of 12 for congenital heart … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 17th March 2021

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MARCH 11, 2021

A 70 year old female presents with a 1 day history of shortness of breath and palpitations. Below is her … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 21st April 2021

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APRIL 14, 2021

37 y/o female presented with a history of fever. A routine ECG was performed as the patient had a rapid pulse. Q: Describe and interpret this ECG? Q: How would you manage this patient?

ECG of the Week – 28 April 2021

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APRIL 26, 2021

A 68 year old female presents to ED complaining of chest pain radiating to both arms. Below is the patients … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 12th May 2021

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MAY 11, 2021

3 y/o boy admitted via ED for viral induced wheeze as he was requiring ongoing bronchodilator therapy and supplemental oxygen. … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week 19th May 2021

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MAY 16, 2021

A 58 year old male presents to ED complaining of a headache and weakness to his left side. The following … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week- 23rd June 2021

EMergucate

JUNE 18, 2021

33 y/o female presented with 6 hours history of palpitations and dyspnea. She denied any chest pain. Her Blood … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 7th July 2021

EMergucate

JULY 6, 2021

You have been asked to review an ECG for a 57 year old lady who has presented with chest heaviness … Continue reading →

EMS

ECG of Week – 14th July 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

JULY 14, 2021

47 y/o male presented with upper abdominal pain. A routine ECG was performed. Describe and interpret the ECG? Interpretation: … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week 4th August 2021

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AUGUST 4, 2021

A 60 year old male presents with an overdose. Below is the patients ECG: Describe and interpret the ECG What … Continue reading →

Overdose

ECG of the Week 18th August 2021

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AUGUST 18, 2021

A 65 year old male presents with SOB over the last 2 days. The patient has a background of diabetes … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week 25th August 2021

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AUGUST 23, 2021

The ECG below is from a 79 year old man who has presented short of breath with Acute Pulmonary Oedema. His past medical history includes HTN, T2DM and CKD.

EMS

ECG of the Week 22nd September 2021

EMergucate

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A 50 year old male presents to ED after being found in a park. Below is the patients ECG: Describe … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 6th January 2021 – Answer

EMergucate

JANUARY 6, 2021

An 10 year old male presents to ED post a syncope. Below is the boys ECG: Describe and interpret the … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 20th January 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

JANUARY 19, 2021

The ECG below has been taken from an 89 year old gentleman who has just transferred from the SJA stretcher to an ED bed. He has a history of prostate cancer, IHD and Aortic Stenosis and had an epis…

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ECG of the Week – 27th January 2021 – Answer

EMergucate

JANUARY 26, 2021

A 56 year old male presents to ED after a syncope Describe and interpret the ECG Answer Rate – 54 … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 3rd February 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The following ECG is from a patient that has presented with left arm pain: Interpretation: Rate: 96 Rhythm: NSR Axis: … Continue reading →

STEMI

ECG of the Week – 10th February 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

A 50 year old male presents to ED at 06h45 with chest pain radiating to his left arm which woke … Continue reading →

ED

ECG of the Week – 3rd March 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

MARCH 2, 2021

You are reviewing the ECG of a 40 year old lady with a background of hypoxic brain injury following Influenza A H1N1 ARDS who has presented with a reduced GCS from her nursing home.

EMS

ECG of the Week – 7th March 2021 Interpretation

EMergucate

MARCH 11, 2021

A 38-year-old male presented with chest pain. Patient reports having a procedure at the age of 12 for congenital heart … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 24th March 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

MARCH 23, 2021

You are reviewing a 76 year old patient who has presented after a 90 minute episode of dizzyness and shortness of breath. His GP has referred him in with an irregular pulse.

ECG of the Week 31st March 2021 – Answer

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APRIL 5, 2021

57 y/o female with a background history of metastatic gastric cancer presented with dizziness and light-headedness. She is not complaining … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 7th April 2021 – Answer

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APRIL 7, 2021

A 51 year old male is brought to ED by his family. He was difficult to arouse this morning. No … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 14th April 2021 – Interpretation

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APRIL 14, 2021

You are reviewing 42 year old man who has presented with syncope. His ECG is below. Interpretation Rate: 48 Rhythm: … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 21 April 2021 – Answer

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APRIL 24, 2021

37 y/o female presented with a history of fever. A routine ECG was performed as the patient had a rapid … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 28th April 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

APRIL 28, 2021

A 68 year old female presents to ED complaining of chest pain radiating to both arms. Below is the patients … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 5th May 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

MAY 5, 2021

It’s a surprisingly busy Sunday shift and you are reviewing a 72 year old lady with a background of hypertension … Continue reading →

ECG of the Week – 12th May 2021 – Interpretation

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MAY 15, 2021

3 y/o boy admitted via ED for viral induced wheeze as he was requiring ongoing bronchodilator therapy and supplemental oxygen. … Continue reading →

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ECG of the Week – 19th May 2021 Interpretation

EMergucate

MAY 18, 2021

A 58 year old male presents to ED complaining of a headache and weakness to his left side. The following … Continue reading →

ED

ECG of the Week – 26th May 2021 – Interpretation

EMergucate

MAY 26, 2021

You have requested an ECG for a 91 year old lady who has multiple co-morbidities and lives in a nursing home. She has presented short of breath. Her ECG is as below.

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ECG of the Week – 2nd June 2021 -Answer

EMergucate

JUNE 3, 2021

56 y/o male with 2 hours history of chest pain. He has a past medical history of HTN and smoking. … Continue reading →

SAEM Clinical Images Series: Bilateral Periorbital Edema

SGEM Xtra: Dogmalysis 2021

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SGEM Xtra: Happy New Year 2021

Summer Penile Syndrome

EMS Wellness: Program Uptake and Roadblocks [2024 EMS Trend Survey]

EM Quick Hits 35 – 10 Best Papers of 2021, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Crashing Asthmatic, Febrile Neutropenia, Anaphylaxis update

SAEM Clinical Images Series: Spontaneous Eye Luxation

Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage: ReBaked Morsel

SAEM Clinical Images Series: A Rare Pediatric Scalp Rash

ECG Week 21st July 2021 Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 13th January 2021

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ECG of the Week – 17th February 2021

ECG of the Week – 7th March 2021

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ECG of the Week – 28 April 2021

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ECG of the Week 19th May 2021

ECG of the Week- 23rd June 2021

ECG of the Week – 7th July 2021

ECG of Week – 14th July 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week 4th August 2021

ECG of the Week 18th August 2021

ECG of the Week 25th August 2021

ECG of the Week 22nd September 2021

ECG of the Week – 6th January 2021 – Answer

ECG of the Week – 20th January 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 27th January 2021 – Answer

ECG of the Week – 3rd February 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 10th February 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 3rd March 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 7th March 2021 Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 24th March 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week 31st March 2021 – Answer

ECG of the Week – 7th April 2021 – Answer

ECG of the Week – 14th April 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 21 April 2021 – Answer

ECG of the Week – 28th April 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 5th May 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 12th May 2021 – Interpretation

ECG of the Week – 19th May 2021 Interpretation

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