Out now! Myths in Emergency Medicine debunks and documents the history and facts behind the most pervasive and common myths in Emergency Medicine.

Available in ebook and paperback… Read more

If you newly installed the app or upgraded your phone and reinstalled the app and don’t see any content, connect to wifi and click the blue update button to download a fresh offline copy of the wiki. The app does not update on cellular by default to prevent data charges due to the size of the initial download that must occur for you to have the entire wiki offline… Read more

Just released, the Kaji Review Volume 3 adds additional questions to the already best selling Kaji Review Volumes 1 and 2! Book sales support the Harbor-UCLA Dept of EM residency fund and WikEM… Read more

Our new redesign is live! Please provide any comments on this forum thread https://forum.wikem.org/t/redesign-feedback/936

The login issues that have plagued many users especially on Android during the last week should hopefully be fixed.  Thank you for bearing with us as we grow.  As always, if you enjoy WikEM, please donate.  Everything from the software to the content is made for free and open use. Without a small amount of money software development and maintenance for WikEM is not possible.

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A recent issue with our android app and in preparation for our site upgrade we are undergoing maintenance. We anticipate being online within the next hour.… Read more

Update: the app has been restored.

For an unknown reason, our Android app has just been removed from the app store. Little to no information has been provided to us from Google and we are working to get the app reinstated.… Read more

Ever wonder who puts all the great content in WikEM and keeps it up to date? Well, you do! WikEM is a wiki, open to medical providers around the world. Join our contributor community and help ensure this fantastic open-access resource has the most accurate and recent information ready at your fingertips. While you’re at it, you can additionally be recognized as a WikEM editor through our open and transparent promotion process. Join us!

Sincerely,
The WikEM Editors

Editor in Chief
Ross Donaldson, MD, MPH, CTropMed, FACEP

Deputy Editor
Daniel G. Ostermayer, MD

Senior Editor
Claire Lewis, MD
Michael Holtz, MD
Neil M. Young, MD

Senior Associate Editor
Kevin Lu, MD… Read more

Last month we had a disastrous bug that caused many users to download high definition images over their cellular connection.  In the coming app update we will be rolling out a new feature that allows for control over downloaded content. Although initially on iOS it will follow on android. From the updates icon on the WikEM app launch screen you can see the following toggles to control downloaded and updated content.

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You may have noticed algorithm diagrams supplementing various topics on WikEM. They’re part of the WikEM Algorithm Project, a continuing partnership with ddxof.com (differential diagnosis of). The WikEM algorithms are developed to serve as rapid emergency department references for differential diagnosis generation, clinical decision rule application, and critical management steps. They also serve as convenient teaching tools for educators.

You can now freely access all of the over 100 algorithms on your mobile device with the ddxof app. Download it today on the App Store and Google Play.… Read more

• Negative-pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE)  occurs after a patient makes strong inspiratory effort against a blocked airway. The negative pressure causes hydrostatic edema that can be life-threatening if not but minimized if treated early, usually resolves after 24-48 hours.
• Patients have and airway obstructive process either from an allergy, laryngospasm, trauma, and commonly in the case of hangings.

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