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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · 1d

Skateboard fall. Knee dislocation. No pulse check. No ABI. 9-hour delay to OR. The result? Amputation. This case shows what ED teams must do better. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · 5d

EM pharmacists are vital to patient care but often invisible, even in shows like “The Pitt.” This editorial calls for recognition of their role in emergency medicine. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · 8d

🚻 Not every UA means UTI. Avoid common ED pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment with this clinical refresher. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · 10d

📢 The October Burns and Pharmacy in EM focus issue of Emergency Medicine News is live! Burn care, rapid EEG, AI triage, VTE scoring, hyperkalemia, UTI updates, and POCUS pearls. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · 26d

New Procedural Lifelines blog: IA corticosteroid injections in the ED can offer fast relief for inflammatory knee pain. Learn the technique, risks, and ideal patient selection. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Never forget.

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Sep 9

A missed pulse. A missed pressure. A missed diagnosis. Brady Pregerson, MD, breaks down a real malpractice case involving missed TAD. What should’ve been documented and what wasn’t. 🩺 #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Sep 8

In situ simulation is more than a teaching tool It’s a systems-level upgrade. Sarah Snobelen breaks down how ISS improves teamwork, safety, and workflows in the ED. 🧪 #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ambient scribes. Image readers. Drug discoverers. Dr Brandt breaks down how AI is changing emergency medicine, for better and worse. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Sep 2

The September issue of Emergency Medicine News is live. Highlights include AI in the ED, novel sepsis tools, gas station heroin, and South Carolina’s new staffing law. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 27

Clinical informatics is not just a buzzword. It’s a practical tool for EM docs to fix broken workflows, reduce burnout, and improve care. From sepsis alerts to smart dashboards, learn how to get involved, even as a resident.

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 25

Microaggressions in the ED aren’t minor. At SAEM25, educators shared tools to shift from bystander to upstander. Learn how to use LIFT and the 5 Ds to intervene, support learners, and build inclusive spaces. @saemonline.bsky.social

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 21

A pregnant patient with stridor, viral symptoms, and a goiter. Dr. Sarah Selby breaks down a case of tracheal compression and the airway management strategies that could save a life, including ECMO. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 20

Drowning is a hypoxic event. Prioritize airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. Forget the myths, focus on what saves lives. 🧠 @wildmedupdates.bsky.social

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Hypoxemia: Managing Drowning in the ED : Emergency Medicine News

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Dry drowning” is a myth. Dr. Blake Briggs explains why it’s time to retire outdated terms and embrace evidence-based discharge practices. @ameracadpeds.bsky.social #FOAMed #EMConf #EmergencyMedicine

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 18

Clear lungs. Normal vitals. No symptoms. The data say send them home. Fear says keep them “just in case.” It’s time to trust the evidence. Earn CME credit! 💧 @rickpescatore.bsky.social

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 13

By 2050, the number of Americans over 65 will rise by nearly 50 percent. At SAEM25, experts shared how EDs can better serve older adults through inclusive care, cultural humility, and community partnerships. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 11

Big changes are coming to the ABEM certifying exam breaks it all down. From Clinical Care Cases to Ultrasound and Procedure stations, this new format reflects real-world EM.

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 7

Still starting IV heparin for PE? This piece challenges the habit and makes the case for LMWH, even in higher-risk patients. Guidelines support it. Outcomes favor it. Time to rethink the default. #EmergencyMedicine #Anticoagulation

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 6

“Dry drowning” is a myth. Dr. Blake Briggs explains why it’s time to retire outdated terms and embrace evidence-based discharge practices. @ameracadpeds.bsky.social #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Rethinking the Drowning Narrative in EM : Emergency Medicine News

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 4

Clear lungs. Normal vitals. No symptoms. The data say send them home. Fear says keep them “just in case.” It’s time to trust the evidence. Earn CME credit! 💧 @rickpescatore.bsky.social @ACEP

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏆 We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Leon Gussow (Toxicology Rounds), Dr. Blake Briggs (Clinical Controversies), and Dr. Thomas Cook (After the Match) for winning an APEX 2025 Award in Writing / Type of Media! @rickpescatore.bsky.social @poisonreview.bsky.social @jenniferaregala.bsky.social #APEX2025

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Aug 1

🏆 Emergency Medicine News is a 2025 #APEX Award Winner! EMN was honored for the In Focus series by Dr. Richard M. Pescatore II. @rickpescatore.bsky.social @jenniferaregala.bsky.social #APEX2025

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Jul 31

⚠️ Opioids + benzos, gabapentinoids, or SMRs = danger. These combos raise overdose risk with little added benefit. Still common in EDs. Read more in this article from Dr. Sergey Motov. #EmergencyMedicineNews

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Emergency Medicine News @emergencymednews.bsky.social · Jul 29

FDA (@US_FDA) approved suzetrigine in Jan 2025 for acute pain.
🧠 “The approval of suzetrigine marks a significant advancement in alternatives to NSAIDs and opioids.”
⏱️ Onset: ~35 min
🔬 Mechanism: NaV1.8 inhibition
#PainManagement

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