Author: Samara Adler

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  • Samara Adler

    Dr. Samara Adler is a junior editor for the EMOttawa Blog, and is an FRCPC resident in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Ottawa.

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superficial thrombophlebitis
emergency, Featured, Full Article, Grand Round Summaries, Thrombosis

In the Shallow: An ED Approach to Superficial Vein Thrombosis

You are working in the low acuity zone of the ED when you encounter your first patient. She’s a 75-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes and... Read more.
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Infectious Disease, Journal Club, Pediatrics

Short Oral Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Febrile Urinary Tract Infections: A Randomized Trial

Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 2.5/5 Montini G, et al. Pediatrics. 2024 Jan 1;153(1):e2023062598.  Question and Methods: This multicenter, parallel-group randomized... Read more.
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Featured, Gastroenterology, Grand Round Summaries

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Patients with Cirrhosis

Patients with cirrhosis are complex, with a plethora of comorbidities. They often present to emergency departments (ED) very sick, and there are many complications... Read more.
Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Physician Wellness

Living With Shiftwork – Part 2

Last week’s post examined one of the most important elements to success for shiftworkers — SLEEP. Studies have shown that catching zzz’s is a cornerstone... Read more.