Author name: Kirra Paulus

Arman is a third year EM resident and was raised by the likes of the EM Clerkship podcast, EMCrit, ER Cast, and EMRAP. His primary interests include FOAM and medical education and he does not enjoy writing in the third person.

Blast Injuries: An Overview

Blast Injuries: An Overview

Leave a Comment / Board Review, Resources, Reviews, Wilderness & Austere Environments /

Blast injuries can result from various scenarios, presenting complex mechanical trauma categorized into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary types. Pediatric patients have unique vulnerabilities, and psychological impacts on victims and providers are significant. Effective trauma care must integrate mental health support while addressing specific injury mechanisms. These insights aid clinicians in managing blast incidents.

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Setting Up for a Successful Intubation

Setting Up for a Successful Intubation

Airway, Critical Care, Procedures /

Dr. Karen Chung and Dr. Arman Hussain discuss their distinct methods for preparing for intubations, aimed at junior learners. Chung emphasizes using a checklist, especially the SOAP ME mnemonic, for effective preparation. Hussain, a visual learner, prefers “disaster thinking” to prepare for potential complications during the procedure, enhancing his confidence.

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Crowd Control Devices – Initial Evaluation and Management in the ED

Crowd Control Devices – Initial Evaluation and Management in the ED

Prehospital & EMS, Resources, Toxicology /

The article emphasizes the crucial role emergency medical programs play in managing injuries from crowd control devices. Highlighting the necessity of appropriate PPE and stress on scene safety, it details treatment protocols involving the P-ABCD²E method for managing effects of pepper spray, tear gas, and kinetic impact projectiles like rubber bullets. The essence of management involves supportive care and vigilance for severe respiratory or cardiac symptoms, ensuring thorough evaluation and quick decontamination to mitigate complications.

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Rise of the Macrolide Resistance: Community Acquired Pneumonia Treatment Update

Rise of the Macrolide Resistance: Community Acquired Pneumonia Treatment Update

Infectious Disease, Respiratory/Pulm, Reviews /

The last update to the IDSA guidelines on treatment of community acquired pneumonia was more than a decade ago, and in 2019 they provided updated guidance on antibiotic regimens for the outpatient management which simplifies things and shines a light on the world of antibiotic resistance.

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