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Deep Neck Space Infections
Author: Alexandra Murray, OMSIVOhio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Since the advent of modern antibiotic use, deep neck space infections have decreased in occurrence; however, when these infections take place, the complications can be life threatening.[1-4] Because of the unique compartments of the cervical fascia, deep neck space infections can range in severity and […] -
Tips for Research
Author: Shane R. Sergent, DO Research is fundamental to medicine. The future of medicine relies on scientific developments and, as such, clinical physicians should be at the forefront of such scientific progress. Research is defined by Merriam-Webster as an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or […] -
Drug Seeking Behavior: Identifying and Managing Patients
Author: Wendy Perdomo, MS-4Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) The most common reason patients visit the emergency department (ED) is due to pain of which represents 75% of complaints in the ED, and the third most common health careproblem.[1] Of these visits to the ED, about 20% of these patients are categorized as “drug-seeking,” which is defined as […] -
How to Dive into the FOAMed Movement
Authors: Meaghan Mercer, DO, University of Nevada, Las Vegas AAEM/RSA President Mary Calderone, MSIV, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago Medical Student Council President What is FOAM? — This is not the future of medicine, it is medical education NOW! Like many great ideas that evolve in medicine, the concept of FOAM (Free Open […] -
Resident Journal Review: Procedural Sedation
Originally Published: Common Sense, Mar/Apr 2013 Original Authors: Authors: Kami Hu, MD; Michael Allison, MD; Michael Scott, MD; Phillip Magidson, MD MPH; David Wacker, MD PhD; David Bostick, MD MPH Editors: Michael C. Bond, MD FAAEM; Jay Khadpe, MD FAAEM IntroductionThe ability to administer procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA) is a necessity for today’s emergency […] -
“Too good to be true? It just might be.” — Notes and Pitfalls from the Job Trail
Originally Published: Common Sense, Jan/Feb 2013 Original Author: Leana S. Wen, MD MSc, AAEM/RSA President ‘Tis the season to find a job. At least it is for me and my senior resident colleagues across the country. The first thing we learn is that this job search process is unlike any other we’ve gone through before. […] -
Resident Journal Review: Anticoagulation
Originally Published: Common Sense, Jan/Fab 2013 Original Authors: Authors: Susan Cheng, MD MPH; Jonathan Yeo, MD; Allison Regan, MD; Eli Brown, MD Edited by: Michael C. Bond, MD; Jay Khadpe, MD This Resident Journal Review focuses on the new oral anticoagulants and their use for stroke prophylaxis in patients with atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism (VTE), […] -
Spotlight on Leaders in Emergency Medicine: Antoine Kazzi, MD FAAEM
Originally Published: Common Sense, January/February 2013Original Author: Ali Farzad, MDAAEM/RSA Publications Committee ChairLinda J. Kesselring, MS ELS, Copyeditor A. Antoine Kazzi, MD FAAEM Many of our readers may be familiar with Dr. Antoine Kazzi, recognizing him as a past president of AAEM and a dynamic leader who has spent many years representing our specialty in […] -
Resident Journal Review: An Update on Airway Management in Emergency Medicine
Originally Published: Common Sense, Nov/Dec 2012 Original Authors: Authors: Michael Allison, MD; Michael Scott, MD; Kami Hu, MD; David Bostick, MD; Daniel Boutsikaris, MD Edited by: Michael C. Bond, MD FAAEM; Jay Khapde, MD FAAEM There are few clinical skills as important to the emergency physician as emergency airway management. The field of airway management […] -
A Young Emergency Physician Appreciates the History of US Emergency Medicine Through the Lens of China’s Emergency Departments
Originally Published: Common Sense, November/December 2012 Original Author: Leana Wen, MD MSc, AAEM/RSA President I’m a senior EM resident — a young emergency physician, part of the “new breed” that’s always known emergency physicians to be residency trained, and EM as a well-respected field. Being part of AAEM, I’ve heard our leaders talk about the struggles […]
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