Not a Stab in the Dark - Mastering the Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV
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In this Vodcast episode. Dr. Andrew Fried, ultrasound Jedi, give us a masterclass on placing ultrasound guided IVs.
Read MoreCombating the Crisis - Not Your Osler's Endocarditis Anymore
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IV drug use (IVDU) is on the rise, along with those diseases which occur from its use (osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, endocarditis, skin and soft tissue infections, spinal epidural abscess). Until we can turn the tide of the opiate wave, we must be able to diagnose and treat the diseases that occur from IVDU. We are excited to introduce a new series of educational posts dedicated to helping the emergency provider care for patient with opiate addiction. In today's inaugural post we review the contemporary epidemiology of infective endocarditis and its association with IVDU.
Read MoreUpdates in Pediatric Sepsis
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While he may talk funny, Dr. Michael Ferguson is a phenomenal educator who has won our off service teacher of the year award multiple times. This week we share with you his lecture "Updates in Pediatric Sepsis," recorded at the 2017 Maine Medical Center Emergency Medicine Winter symposium.
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Vision Loss in the Emergency Department Patient
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Hi guys! Sorry it has been so long since our last post. We were busy preparing for our Winter Symposium Conference last week in Sugarloaf, Maine. We had a fantastic line up of speakers and hope to share them with you over the coming months. Here is a sample from one of our guest speakers, Jacob Avila, MD. He spoke to us about vision loss in the emergency department patient.
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