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TOTAL EM - Tools Of the Trade and Academic Learning in Emergency Medicine

Aug 27, 2019

We are starting a new series with the help of Katherine Thompson from IPV Educators.  It was born out of a passion for advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence.  We are glad to learn from Katherine  and the first discussion is regarding human trafficking.


Aug 20, 2019

As point of care ultrasound (POCUS) continues to expand in roles, the diagnosis of appendicitis using POCUS is one application with growing evidence.  This is especially true for the pediatric population.  In this blog and podcast learn how to diagnose appendicitis by POCUS and some of the most recent evidence.


Aug 13, 2019

In emergency medicine, we are generally very good about evaluating chest pain.  We also are familiar with procedures including coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG).  However, in patients with recent CABG, there are some key reminders we need with this patient population.


Aug 6, 2019

Both Patrick Bafuma and Dr. Sandra Gompf who specializes in infectious disease (Gompf's ID Pearls) are back this time to discuss some unique cases regarding antibiotic stewardship in the emergency department.