🚻 Not every UA means UTI. Avoid common ED pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment with this clinical refresher. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/37Oa50Xr8tp

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 https://ow.ly/Z1bn50Xr82K

New data challenge the calcium-for-hyperkalemia dogma. It works but not by “membrane stabilization.” Plus: insulin, albuterol, combo therapy, and why shifting isn’t enough. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/tyoe50XqH4M#EmergencyMedicineNews

Dr. Brady Pregerson writes Standard of Care and hosts EM Logic to share what matters: Clinical insights that help patients he’ll never meet. And sometimes, time is the best test and treatment. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/1Zm750Xpz7S#EmergencyMedicineNews

🚑 This Clinical Controversies article breaks down why over-intubation in burn care may cause harm and how to avoid it. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/YCcI50Xo2fC#EmergencyMedicineNews

📍 The latest CME in Emergency Medicine News: ONSD ultrasound offers a compass in pediatric ICP uncertainty. Learn how this bedside tool helps guide care when CT and LP fall short. Rick Pescatore https://ow.ly/RbK450Xmq9m

Catch up on October’s Emergency Medicine News before the Nov/Dec issue releases! Highlights include burn care, rapid EEG for seizures, AI triage, VTE prevention, plus updates on hyperkalemia, UTI management, and POCUS for pulmonary edema. https://ow.ly/zuEu50Xm3Fx

New data challenge the calcium-for-hyperkalemia dogma. It works but not by “membrane stabilization.” Plus: insulin, albuterol, combo therapy, and why shifting isn’t enough. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/s1ou50XhwvY#EmergencyMedicineNews

🚻 Not every UA means UTI. Avoid common ED pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment with this clinical refresher. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/UATt50XeZE1

📍 New CME in Emergency Medicine News: ONSD ultrasound offers a compass in pediatric ICP uncertainty. Learn how this bedside tool helps guide care when CT and LP fall short. Rick Pescatore #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/5oMA50Xcvz9#EmergencyMedicineNews

New clinical updates from UpToDate: suzetrigine for pain, cholecystitis care, pediatric sepsis screening, and toddler fracture protocols. #EmergencyMedicineNews https://ow.ly/ot6f50XaGPs

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 https://ow.ly/NVhE50X9Pww

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 ow.ly/mQ8G50X78V4

🚻 Not every UA means UTI. Avoid common ED pitfalls in diagnosis and treatment with this clinical refresher. #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/8bWL50X6cOJ

📢 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 ow.ly/6ChK50X544g

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 📰 ow.ly/m5tS50WX8Ss 🎥 ow.ly/Vin750WX8St

Never forget.

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 ow.ly/O6lP50WU3R4

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 ow.ly/7jT550WTbzP

Ambient scribes. Image readers. Drug discoverers. Dr Brandt breaks down how AI is changing emergency medicine, for better and worse. #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/Vj8c50WRh7S

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 ow.ly/EX2L50WPFYw

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. ow.ly/Tr9a50WMSWE

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 ow.ly/rl6550WLt9M

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 ow.ly/jyUe50WJC1y

Drowning is a hypoxic event. Prioritize airway, oxygenation, and ventilation. Forget the myths, focus on what saves lives. 🧠 @wildmedupdates.bsky.social ow.ly/9UHC50WIXsx

“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 ow.ly/ukx150WIiAr

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 ow.ly/L5NY50WHCax

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 ow.ly/CKcp50WFfKg

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. ow.ly/twMa50WCYLt

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 ow.ly/SI7E50WBEjY

“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 ow.ly/fk1Z50WAVw9

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 ow.ly/J2A050Wzz7S

🏆 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

🏆 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 📖 Read more: ow.ly/Pyae50Wyb4E%22

⚠️ 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 ow.ly/686P50Wy2P5

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 ow.ly/KBnW50WwNzP

💊 When ibuprofen fails, what’s next? EMN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Rick Pescatore explores NSAID subclass selection and the future of precision analgesia in the ED. Earn CME credit! @rickpescatore.bsky.social #PainManagement #NSAIDs #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/f3Lg50WwfKF

EM → Pain Medicine? Apps to pain fellowships by EM residents ↑ 190% (2019–2023). Read Pain Medicine after Emergency Medicine Residency: Where Emergency Care Meets Long-Term Healing. @ucdavis.bsky.social #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/Sn6E50WuLLr

🧯Hydroxocobalamin is used in smoke inhalation for cyanide poisoning—but does it work? Dr. Matt Bivens explores the data, the doubts, and the dollars. @acepnation.bsky.social ow.ly/WeYB50WtmZx

Sensitivity, specificity, NNT, kappa scores—do you know how they shape your ED decisions? Dr. Michael LeWitt breaks it down in in this EMN article. @acepnation.bsky.social #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/cMzv50WsHmW

💊 When ibuprofen fails, what’s next? EMN Editor-in-Chief Dr. Rick Pescatore explores NSAID subclass selection and the future of precision analgesia in the ED. Earn CME credit! @rickpescatore.bsky.social #PainManagement #NSAIDs #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/vQiM50WqC4L

EM → Pain Medicine? Apps to pain fellowships by EM residents ↑ 190% (2019–2023) per @UCDavisHealth. “Pain medicine offers procedural fluency + long-term healing.” #FOAMed #EM #PainMedicine #ResidencyLife #PMR #Anesthesiology ow.ly/paje50Wng1r

🚨 TB is back—and not just globally. It’s in our EDs, our waiting rooms, and the corners of our differentials. Read more and earn CME in this month's In Focus from Dr. Rick Pescatore! 📖 @rickpescatore.bsky.social @atscommunity.bsky.social ow.ly/kl8Z50WiuuL

🌲 Millions visit national forests annually—but the USDA FS isn’t required to provide emergency medical care to the public. Read more in this editorial. @altnps.bsky.social 📄https://ow.ly/ZVlh50WhzvM 📢https://ow.ly/uGs750WhzvN

🧠 Burnout and compassion fatigue are rising in EM. This article breaks down the difference, the warning signs, and practical ways to build resilience. @acepnation.bsky.social #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/XCSs50WcTwh

Dr. Jessica Schmidt discusses the FASH exam with Dr. Butts—a protocol developed to detect extrapulmonary TB in people living with HIV. Learn how this tool can improve diagnostic certainty in resource-limited settings in The Speed of Sound. @WHO ow.ly/mEFH50WbObj

🚨 TB is back—and not just globally. It’s in our EDs, our waiting rooms, and the corners of our differentials. Read more and earn CME in this month's In Focus from Dr. Rick Pescatore! 📖 @rickpescatore.bsky.social ow.ly/IgM350Wa3Gi

🧠 “Check box medicine” is eroding the value of physicians. This article calls for a return to critical thinking, risk literacy, and truth-telling in emergency care. #EmergencyMedicineNews ow.ly/tcez50W8Zt8

🧠 Burnout and compassion fatigue are rising in EM. This article breaks down the difference, the warning signs, and practical ways to build resilience. @acepnation.bsky.social nation.bsky.social‬#EmergencyMedicineNewsws ow.ly/LUTM50W8tj8

The FASH exam is a point-of-care ultrasound protocol used to evaluate extrapulmonary TB in people living with HIV. Dr. Jessica Schmidt shares her insights in The Speed of Sound. @WHO #EmergencyMedicineNews #POCUS ow.ly/fwm750W7MC3