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Peer-Peer Community Building: One of the Strongest Preventers of Burn-Out
It’s nearing the end of the year, when the fourth years are moving on to real paychecks or slightly improved with fellowship, and everyone else is preparing for their new roles ahead. The end of the academic year can feel like a period of stagnation and possibly regret. Fear not, however, there are easy solutions and ways to prevent burn-out, the term people like to say frequently to EM physicians. I’m not burned out! I’m just toasty sometimes!
Annals of B-Pod: A Dangerous Case of Foot Pain
A woman in her 50s and a history of uncontrolled diabetes presents with a draining wound from her heel. Your first thought should be this... Read on for an update on the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment or necrotizing faciitis.
Clinical Concepts in CT Imaging of the Chest
A 45 yo Female presents to the ED with sudden onset of chest pain, described as worse when taking a deep breath. She is significantly short of breath and appears distressed. She recently underwent a total right knee arthroplasty and reports having been bedridden secondary to pain. Physical exam is remarkable for a right lower extremity with surgical incisions that clean, dry, intact; however, her left lower extremity is swollen with significant tenderness along the popliteal fossa and calf.
Vitals: Temp 99.2HR 120RR: 28 BP: 130/80 SpO2 90% on RA.
A CTPA is ordered...