Core Topic: Environmental

Acute Radiation Exposure

Review an up-to-date article on Acute Radiation Exposure.
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Toxic Gas Exposure

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A quick overview of toxic gas exposure for the EM physician: simple asphyxiants, chemical asphyxiants, and caustics.
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Targeted Temperature Management

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An overview of post-arrest hypothermia in the critical care patient.
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West Nile Virus

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An overview of the leading cause of domestically acquired arboviral disease in the United States.
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Hypothermia

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An article on the many nuances to care of the critically ill hypothermic patient.
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Acute Mountain Sickness

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This post focuses on the presentation, diagnosis and management of the spectrum of AMS.
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Environmental Hyperthermia

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Severe hyperthermia is life-threatening but easily managed if it is identified rapidly and the patient is aggressively cooled.
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