American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM)

Pericardiocentesis for the Intensivist…Not for the faint of heart Tips and tricks for the next time you have an ED pericardiocentesis: ?? US-guided parasternal or apical approach superior to subxiphoid! https://lnkd.in/gedQr3Pn ?? Confirm needle is in the pericardium by injecting some agitated saline. Look for bubbles on US. https://lnkd.in/g55AZBb5 ?? If you don’t have a pericardiocentesis kit- consider using a central line or thoracentesis kit and leave a catheter in place.

Read "Can I Discharge This Adult Patient with Abnormal Vital Signs From the Emergency Department?" by the Journal of Emergency Medicine (JEM): https://lnkd.in/gXkbMpQ6 #EmergencyMedicine #FOAMed

?? Elevate Your Peers in the AAEM Awards! These awards are more than just recognition—they honor the individuals who embody the values of our specialty and inspire others through their excellence and leadership. ?? Nominate by Jan 6, 2025: bit.ly/4f39GEr #EmergencyMedicine #AAEMAwards #AAEM25

Bring Your Vision, Drive Our Mission: Join the AAEM Board of Directors! Nominate yourself or a colleague to join a team dedicated to advancing our specialty, safeguarding physician autonomy, and ensuring our collective voice leads the way. ??? Deadline: January 7th, 11:59 PM CT ?? Open Positions: Three (3) At-Large Board Members This is your chance to turn your ideas into action and your passion into progress. ?? Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/gbHMqpRr #EmergencyMedicine #OwnIt #DriveOurMission

Looking for expert insight on the transition to residency as an IMG student? Join us for this webinar on J-1 visa sponsorship! ?? Our esteemed panelists will discuss the ECFMG requirements and deadlines for non-US IMG applicants, how to apply for the ECFMG certification process and OET examination, and more! ?? Secure Your Spot: bit.ly/3APKcLE #EMBound #Match2025 #EmergencyMedicine

Relive the Magic at #AAEM25! ?? ?? Cutting-Edge Clinical Updates: Be at the forefront of emergency medicine. ?? Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders and peers. ??? Inspirational Presentations: Gain insights from top experts. Registration opens in December! ?? Learn More: www.aaem.org/aaem25/ #EmergencyMedicine #Conference #Miami

Dr. Egan joins Dr. Vaughn to provide an overview of various opiate harm reduction programming that can be initiated from EDs. Through community partnerships, this has been increasingly impactful for patient care in New Orleans. ?? Listen to the podcast: bit.ly/4eBqHoa #EmergencyMedicine #SocialEM #Podcast

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar: "The Future of EMS: Emergency Triage, Treatment, and Transportation (ET3) and Community Paramedicine." Learn how the ET3 model and community paramedicine are transforming patient care in EMS. Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of EMS innovation! ?? December 11th at 6:00pm CT ?? Register now: bit.ly/4fEpsW1 #EmergencyMedicine #EMS #PatientCare

Issues which arise from private equity firms operating in the healthcare sector will not be fixed overnight. However, even despite setbacks, it is encouraging to see, "[t]here’s enough momentum there that [scrutiny and regulation] will continue." https://lnkd.in/dpKGMkf6

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