Classic EM: High risk and low prevalence diseases: Blast injuries
High risk and low prevalence diseases: Blast injuries American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2023 Background Blast injuries stem from the instantaneous transformation of a substance from solid or...
View ArticleAcute Radiation Exposure
Author: Mallika Singh, MD Editor: Jonathan Kobles, MD Background Unintentional or intentional exposure to radiological material represents a potential threat to human health on the individual to...
View ArticleEpisode 195: ARDS
We review Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Hosts: Sadakat Chowdhury, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/ARDS.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags:...
View ArticleNaloxone Masterclass
Written by: Eunice Armato-Barone, MD Edited by: Jonathan Kobles, MD Background and Epidemiology Drug overdose is the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States, and in 2021, 75% of...
View ArticleEpisode 196: The Critically Ill Infant
We discuss an approach to the critically ill infant. Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/The_Critically_Ill_Infant.mp3 Download...
View ArticlePneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
Author: Melissa A. Socarras, MD MS Editor: Jonathan Kobles, MD Definition and Background: Pneumocystis is an atypical fungal microorganism that can cause potentially life-threatening pulmonary...
View ArticleOptimizing Trauma Resuscitation Education: A Year-Long In-Situ Simulation...
Optimizing Trauma Resuscitation Education: A Year-Long In-Situ Simulation Curriculum Ashika Jain, MD, Nelly Parisot, MD, Michael J. Klein, MD, Janice Shin-Kim, MD, Brian Lin, MD, Julia Paris, MD,...
View ArticleEpisode 197: Acute Agitation
We discuss an approach to the acutely agitated patient and review medications commonly used. Hosts: Jonathan Kobles, MD Brian Gilberti, MD...
View ArticleEpisode 198: Hypernatremia
We discuss the approach to diagnosing and managing hypernatremia in the emergency department. Hosts: Abigail Olinde, MD Brian Gilberti, MD...
View ArticleFacial Nerve Blocks
Author: Sarah Beth Spiegel MD Editor: Sarah Battistich, MD Jonathan Kobles, MD Facial nerve blocks offer an applicable option for achieving analgesia in the emergency department. Potential...
View ArticleEpisode 199: Ataxia in Children
We discuss a case of ataxia in children and how to approach the evaluation of these pts. Hosts: Ellen Duncan, MD, PhD Brian Gilberti, MD...
View ArticleIV Access in Resuscitation
- Importance of Catheter Selection: - The catheter’s diameter and length are critical factors affecting the flow rate. - Shorter, wider catheters provide a higher flow rate, making them preferable for...
View ArticleLightning Injuries
Author: Erica Cohen, MD Editor: Brian Gilberti, MD Definition: Naturally occurring electric arc between a cloud and the ground Most common during thunderstorms Direct strikes can be > 10 million...
View ArticleNYU-Bellevue Emergency Medicine Education Fellowship (NEW!)
Medical Education Fellowship NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine is excited to introduce our new fellowship, starting July 2025. The Medical Education Fellowship is...
View ArticleEpisode 200: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
We discuss a new class of medications, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors, and their side effects. Hosts: Avir Mitra, MD Brian Gilberti, MD...
View ArticlePacemaker Associated Tachycardia
The Case A 96-year-old female with a history of coronary artery disease, hypertension, and complete heart block status post dual-chamber pacemaker (remote) presents to the ED by EMS with generalized...
View ArticleGen Z in the ED: Medical Student Perspectives on Emergency Medicine
Author: Allison Tu About me: I’m a second-year medical student at NYU planning to pursue a career in emergency medicine. I graduated from Harvard in 2023 with a degree in psychology and global health,...
View ArticleEpisode 201: Migraines
We discuss migraines with one of the authorities in the field. Hosts: Benjamin Friedman, MD of Montefiore Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Migraines.mp3...
View ArticleTransfusion Reactions
Author: Natalie Bertrand, MD Editor: Naillid Felipe, MD Background: Definition: adverse reaction to blood product administration Incidence: more common in children than adults, except for delayed...
View ArticleWeakness and Palpitations. What’s "long” with this ECG?
The Case A 24-year-old man with no past medical or surgical history presented to the emergency department with 5 days of progressively worsening bilateral leg cramping, paresthesias, and multiple...
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