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Infant Botulism

Read an evidence based review on infant botulism!

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Measles

Read an up-to-date article on the Measles virus!

Systemic Infectious Disorders

Blood Cultures in the Emergency Department: Perils, Pearls and Pitfalls →

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Testicular Ultrasound in the Emergency Department →

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Non-Rebreather Masks: Perils, Pearls and Pitfalls →

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Episode 220: Post-ROSC Care

We explore how to refine and optimize care in the vital minutes following ROSC.

Hosts:
Jonathan Elmer, MD, MS
Brian Gilberti, MD

Episode 219: Meningitis 2.0

We review diagnosing and managing bacterial meningitis in the ED.

Hosts:
Sarah Fetterolf, MD
Avir Mitra, MD

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How to Place a Transvenous Pacemaker

Dr. Kevin Hon walks us through step-by-step placement of a transvenous pacemaker, from setup to confirming capture and securing.

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Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block

Dr. Mitchell Foster reviews how to perform an ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block, covering technique, anatomy, and safety.

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Core EKGs More EKGs →

Case: A Cold-Hearted Rhythm

61yo M PMH HTN, AUD, HFpEF, CAD, hypothyroidism, anemia is brought in by EMS after being found down at his shelter in the middle of winter. He was discovered surrounded by empty alcohol bottles and covered in feces. Per shelter staff, the patient was last seen 7 days ago and appeared well at that time. On arrival to the ED, the patient is not responding to questions or commands and is intermittently combative. Vital signs are notable for hypotension with systolic blood pressures in the 70s. He is cold to the touch.

  1. What is the differential diagnosis for this patient?

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Jan282026
No Comments Sophie Karwoska Kligler, MD

Mechanical CPR in Prehospital Cardiac Arrest: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Sophie Karwoska Kligler, MD

 

Why It Matters

Timely, high-quality CPR remains the cornerstone of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) resuscitation, with strong evidence demonstrating significant improvements in rates of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), survival to hospital discharge, and neurologically intact survival. Mechanical CPR devices such as the LUCAS (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System) promise consistent,
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Dec262025
No Comments Brian Gilberti, MD

The Core EM Modular CME Course is Now Open!

At Core EM, our mission has always been to bring you high-yield, evidence-based content that you can use immediately on your next shift. We know your time is valuable, which is why we’ve officially launched the Core EM Modular CME Course.

We have distilled our most impactful podcast episodes into a structured,
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Sep242024
No Comments Allison Tu

Gen 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, and during medical school, I’ve co-directed NYU’s asylum clinic and volunteered for the suicide prevention lifeline.
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: Ketamine or Etomidate for Rapid Sequence Intubation?

Ketamine or Etomidate for Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults New England Journal of Medicine, 2025

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: Single Dose Epinephrine in Cardiac Arrest?

Single Dose Epinephrine Protocol is Associated with Improved Survival of Older Adults With Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Academic Emergency Medicine, 2025

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