by Thariq Badiudeen, Nate Murray | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Pain Medicine, Ultrasound
Rib fractures are a common traumatic injury seen in the ED, and are diagnosed in over 30% blunt trauma patients (Liman et al., 2003). The traditional approach to rib fracture analgesia in the ED relies heavily on systemic medications, like opioids. While this strategy...
by Meehan Andrew, Nikki Huebener | Jan 29, 2026 | cardiac arrest, Chronic Pain, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries
As Emergency Physicians, we are all experts in saving lives, yet we are often least prepared for the moment when a patient is imminently dying. The hardest decision isn’t starting resuscitation; it’s knowing when it is non-beneficial and ensuring the patient is...
by Benjamin Viner, Eadan Farber | Jan 22, 2026 | Critical Care, Endocrinology, Featured, Grand Round Summaries
As of 2024, approximately 15% of Canadians live with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Type I DM accounts for 5-10% of these cases and is more commonly associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). Patient’s with DKA may present with varied levels of acuity, requiring...
by Miguel Cortel-LeBlanc | Jan 15, 2026 | Featured
Migraine is among the most common presentations to emergency departments (EDs), yet its management remains highly variable. Despite strong evidence supporting specific parenteral therapies, ineffective treatments persist while high-value procedural options remain...
by Mathieu McKinnon | Jan 8, 2026 | cardiac arrest, Cardiology, Commentary, Critical Care
The 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) introduce several important updates across the resuscitation spectrum. Below is a concise, clinically focused summary tailored for emergency...
