Clinical Emergency Medicine Instant

Defibrillation, cardiac monitoring, and central line insertion.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), such as the FAST exam for trauma. Clinical Emergency Medicine

Life-threatening presentations include cardiac arrest, stroke, severe sepsis, anaphylaxis, and multi-system trauma (e.g., from motor vehicle accidents). and multi-system trauma (e.g.

Suturing, abscess drainage, and fracture reduction. from motor vehicle accidents). Suturing

Common reasons for Emergency Department (ED) visits include chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, and fever.

The primary goal is to stabilize the patient's immediate physiology and determine the next step in their care, such as hospital admission to an ICU or general floor, transfer to a specialized center, or safe discharge. Common Conditions and Procedures