We are pleased to announce the first publication from WikEM Press, The Kaji Review.
The Kaji Review is an evidence based clinical question book for students, residents, and attending physicians in Emergency Medicine. The book covers core content, life long learning readings, and advanced clinical care topics to advance bedside knowledge, evidence based medicine, and daily clinical practice. There are over 750 questions and hundreds of full text articles, videos, and images.… Read more
Regarding felons, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. A felon is an infection of the pulp of the distal finger or thumb.
B. It differs from other types of subcutaneous abscesses because of the presence of multiple vertical septa that divide the pulp into small fascial compartments.
C. The incision should be made along the radial aspect of the index, middle, and ring fingers, and the ulnar aspects of the thumb and little finger, avoiding the pincher surfaces.
D. Any incision that is made too deep can injure the flexor tendon sheath.
E. Untreated, the expanding abscess can extend toward the phalanx, producing an osteitis or osteomyelitis.
On April 1st The Kaji Review, a 750+ question evidence based review book will launch. The book covers all major topics in emergency medicine as well as deep dives into landmark papers. Between now and April 1st we will be giving away a copy of the book to 5 lucky members of WikEM. All you have to do is join the site and make one edit on the wiki to be eligible for the giveaway.… Read more
Which patient(s) requires burn center/facility transfer?
A. 35 year old male with partial thickness burns to entire back, shoulders and buttocks
B. 23 year old female with circumferential full thickness burns to right hand and wrist
C. 55 year old male with circumferential partial thickness burns to entire right leg
D. 18 year old female after inhalation injury with multiple partial thickness burns and wheezing, with significant asthma history
E. A, B, C, and D
F. A and B
Our march newsletter is released. Read it here.… Read more
The WikEM Team, welcomes Aaron Snyder. Another incredibly active contributor from the University of Connecticut who has been instrumental in organizing wiki content. With a strong interest in medical technology we are excited to have Aaron join as an Assistant Editor.
Biography
Aaron Snyder is currently an EM resident at UConn. Aaron double majored in chemistry and biology at Iona College in New York. He then attended FSU COM for medical school where he became interested in international and global health. Outside the ED, Aaron is interested in rock climbing and running, international travel, technology, and photography.
The WikEM Team, welcomes Dr. Neil Young to the editorial staff as our new Assistant Editor. His current contributions to the wiki and peer review of existing content has been extensive. He consistently ranks at the top of our contributor list. As we previously described, the WikEM review process requires that all wiki edits must be fact checked by our editorial staff. We are all excited to have Neil join our team!
Biography:
Dr. Young started his interest in medicine when after high school he joined the military. He served for over 5 years with the Navy and Marine Corps as a Hospital Corpsman, providing medical care on ship, in hospitals, and in the field. He underwent advance training in combat medicine and military instructorship. His tour in Iraq with an infantry battalion confirmed his desire to… Read more
Current section editor and American Resident Project Fellow Marissa Camilon, MD recently interviewed with Figure 1 about the power of information technology to advance medical education. The goal of WikEM has always been to bring open medical knowledge and to the patient’s bedside around the world.… Read more
The CDC recommends Neuraminidase inhibitors for the treatment of hospitalized patients and outpatients at risk for complications from influenza. It is important to counsel patient on the potential adverse effects of the medications. In general the agents will shorten the duration of symptoms by 14-16 hours but can produce headache, nausea vomiting and even psychiatric symptoms.… Read more
