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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Sep 14

The August episode of the Annals of Emergency Medicine podcast is here! Tune in for the latest research and insights shaping EM. 🎧

Check it out below (or wherever you get your podcast)

on.soundcloud.com/mLYNTQDXLDHW...

#EM #EmergencyMedicine #FOAM #FOAMed #MedED #MedicalEducation

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Sep 9

Snakebite treatment isn’t without risk. 🐍
How do adverse events differ between two commonly used antivenoms in an α-GAL endemic area?

Full study 👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
As always visit us at www.annemergmed.com

#EM #EmergencyMedicine #Toxicology #Tox #Snakes #envenomation #MedED #FOAMed

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Sep 4

A 49 yo woman develops dyspnea & hoarseness while climbing Mount Everest.

Back at sea level, her symptoms persist.

🩻 What’s your diagnosis?

Learn more at www.annemergmed.com

#EmergencyMedicine #EM #EMDocs #FOAMed #FOAM #MedicalEducation #MedED #Radiology #Cardiology #Echo #ICU #CriticalCare

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Sep 2

🩸 Positive blood culture in kids.. true infection or just a contaminant? This study looks at a simple 4-factor clinical rule that could help guide decision-making & potentially reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.

Visit us at www.annemergmed.com

#EM #PEM #PedsEM #Pediatrics #ID #MedED #FOAM

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 27

When a cough leads to more than just shortness of breath…

Check it out: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

As always visit annal www.annemergmed.com

#EmergencyMedicine #EM #EMDocs #ClinicalDiagnosis #FOAMed #FOAM #MedicalEducation #MedED #GraphicMedicine #GeneralSurgery #ACS

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 23

Can a simple device change the way we manage supraventricular tachycardia in the field?

🚑 A new study in Annals of Emergency Medicine takes a closer look.

🔗 Learn more: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

#EM #ERDocs #EMS #EMT #Paramedic #FirstResponders #PreHospitalCare #Cardiology #MedED #FOAMed #EBM

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨ The September issue of Annals of EM is out! ✨
Stay up to date with the latest research, insights, and perspectives in emergency care.

🔗 Read here: www.annemergmed.com/current

#EmergencyMedicine #FOAMed #ERDocs #MedEd #MedicalResearch #EBM #PublicHealth #Medicine #MedicalEducation #EBM

Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 18

What really works for nausea in the ED?
This systematic & Bayesian network meta-analysis dives deep into efficacy & safety.

📊 Worth a read: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

#EM #MedED #BayesianAnalysis #EMResearch #Nausea #Vomiting #DrugSafety #Pharmacology

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 15

When every second counts: TXA timing can tip the balance between life and death in trauma.

Could we be giving it too late?
🔗 Full study: doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

#EM #EmergencyMedicine #ERDocs #Trauma #TraumaSurgery #ACS #Surgery #CriticalCare #EMS #EMT #Paramedics #MedED #FOAM #FOAMed #EBM

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 13

From COVID to Mpox, E*Drive kept EDs in the know and on the go! Learn more on how it can prepare us for future epidemics at annemergmed.com

#EM #EMDocs #FOAMed #MedED #COVID #MPOX #CDC #InfectiousDisease #PublicHealth
#innovation #digitalhealth #pandemic #MedTwitter
@ucsfdeptofem.bsky.social

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 13

Rory and Ryan are back! 🎙️ Dive into the July episode of the Annals of Emergency Medicine podcast.
Listen here: soundcloud.com/annalsofem/a... or wherever you get your podcasts.

#EmergencyMedicine #EM #ERDocs #MedED #MedicalEducation #FOAM #FOAMed #PEM #ICU #CriticalCare #EMS #PublicHealth #Medicine

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 10

The ED is often the only touchpoint for pts after overdose.

This study suggests peer support programs could turn that moment into meaningful recovery.

Small conversations=Big impact.

Full article at annemergmed.com

#EM #EMDocs #Toxicology #Pharmacy #OpioidCrisis #AddictionMedicine #MedED

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 7

🫀 Can a regional ECPR system run effectively with a broad group of emergency physicians?

Study from @zackshinar, @edecmo suggests it just might.

📖 Read more at www.annemergmed.com or
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

#EM #ERdoc #CriticalCare #OHCA #ECPR #ECMO #ICU #CCM, #EMS #FOAM #MedED

Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 4

Undiagnosed A-Fib = ⬆️ risk of stroke, heart failure, & death.
Early detection = intervention, anticoagulation, & life saved.

Don’t underestimate what that ED monitor can reveal!! (2/2)

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Aug 4

💓 Catching A-Fib early can be a lifesaver. Literally.

In the chaos of the ED, continuous cardiac monitoring isn’t just routine.. it’s a chance to catch new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients who don’t even know they have it. (1/2)

#EM #EDocs #FOAM #MedED #Cardiology #Afib #stroke

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨 Inpatient hallways: the backup plan no one’s backing.

New study shows inpatient hallway boarding is underused, even when it’s available.

Why aren’t we using inpatient hallway boarding?

📖 Read more at www.annemergmed.com

#EM #EDCrowding #EDBoarding #BoardingCrisis #HealthSystems #HealthPolicy

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 29

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 29

His eye hadn’t worked in decades, but the pain was new.
A 48 yo with worsening eye pain, decades after a childhood injury left him blind in that eye. (1/2)

👉🔗Full case at AnnalsOfEM.org

#EmergencyMedicine #EM #FOAMed #MedED #VisualDiagnosis #VisualDx #Ophthalmology #OphthoPearls

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 27

No one can come. I need to keep them safe.
A 16-year-old shows up in the ED with insomnia.
What he doesn’t say reveals far more than what he does.

👉 Read the full story at
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...
#EmergencyMedicine #EM #EMed #SocialEM #ICE #Immigration #HealthJustice #MedicalEthics #HealthEquity

Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨 The August issue of Annals is here!

From high-impact research to thoughtful perspectives shaping emergency care, this month’s issue is packed with must-reads for EM clinicians.

📬 Read it now: www.annemergmed.com/current

Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 23

1 in 5 peds ED visits still involve low-value tests.
Constipation? 66% got an X-ray.
Seizure? 43% got labs or imaging.

We can do better.
📖 Full article in Annals of Emergency Medicine doi.org/10.1016/

#ChoosingWisely #PedsEM #PEM #EM #EmergencyMedicine #FOAM #FOAMed #MedED #MedicalEducation #EBM

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 14

🩸 19 days postpartum with sudden vaginal bleeding.
She had no fever, vitals were stable..but the clots were massive. Target sign on POCUS.

❓What’s the diagnosis?

📖 Want the full story?
doi.org/10.1016/j.an...

#EM #OBGYN #FOAMed #FOAM #MedicalEducation #MedEd #POCUS #Ultrasound #Residency

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 10

Stumped on the most recent Images in EM case?

Read more
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#EM #EmergencyMedicine #MedEd #MedicalEducation #FOAM #FOAMed #GraphicMedicine

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Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 10

A huge thank-you to Dr. Stanford Schor of the University of Cincinnati, who served as our 2024–2025 Resident Fellow. We’re grateful for his contributions and leadership over the past year!

Annals of Emergency Medicine @annalsofem.bsky.social · Jul 10

👏 Dr. Klein is currently training at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and holds both an MD and MPH from The George Washington University.

We’re thrilled to have her on board for the coming year as she brings her passion, perspective, and clinical insight to our editorial team.

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