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Primary Care in the ED: HTN and COPD

Primary Care in the ED: HTN and COPD

by Courtney Price | Oct 16, 2025 | Anesthesiology, Cardiology, CME, emergency, Grand Round Summaries, Respirology

It’s no secret that in Canada, family medicine is in crisis. 6.5 million Canadians are without a family doctor,¹ and in a recent Ontario survey, 65% of family physicians reported preparing to leave their profession or reduce hours over the next five years.² This is...
JVP is Dead

JVP is Dead

by James Gilbertson, Rory Connolly | Oct 2, 2025 | Cardiology, Featured, Main page, Most Viewed, Radiology, Ultrasound

The Tooth Fairy. The Easter Bunny. Two cardiologists trying to agree on a JVP measurement. These are myths we share with children — and, perhaps, with medical students. When it comes to estimating right atrial pressure, maybe it’s time we add JVP to that list. A study...
Multidose Ondansetron after Emergency Visits in Children with Gastroenteritis

Multidose Ondansetron after Emergency Visits in Children with Gastroenteritis

by Samara Adler, Hans Rosenberg, Krishan Yadav | Sep 29, 2025 | Gastroenterology, Journal Club, Pediatrics

Freedman SB, et al. N Engl J Med. 2025 Jul 17;393(3):255-266. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2503596.  Methodology: 4.5/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Question and Methods: This multicentre, double-blind randomized superiority trial evaluated the effectiveness of oral ondansetron dispensed at...
The ENT Tool Kit: Practical Pearls for Emergency Physicians

The ENT Tool Kit: Practical Pearls for Emergency Physicians

by Hailey Newton | Sep 25, 2025 | Airway, Anesthesiology, ENT, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Infectious Disease

As an emergency medicine physician, whether you are working in the resuscitation bay or in urgent care, ENT complaints are common and will be encountered in both areas. The goal of this post is to provide you with a practical framework and highlight tips and tricks...
Blakemore Tube Insertion

Blakemore Tube Insertion

by Isabella Menchetti | Sep 18, 2025 | Airway, Anesthesiology, emergency, Gastroenterology

A 60-year-old male with a history of cirrhosis arrives in your ED in extremis; no vital signs, massive hematemesis en route, and a presumptive diagnosis of ruptured esophageal varices. Your team initiates the massive transfusion protocol, secures the airway, and...
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