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Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of POCUS for cholelithiasis and cholecystitis in a canadian ED. link.springer.com/article/10.100… by Sameer Sharif Trained/credentialed EPs should be encouraged that POCUS is a reliable tool for the Dx of cholelithiasis/cholecystitis cc:CanadiEM

Optimal management strategies for primary headache in the ED by Simon Wells Ian Stiell link.springer.com/article/10.100… Dopamine antagonists/NSAIDs ➡️ less 2ndary meds other antiemetics/opioids/IV fluids ➡️ more 2ndary meds With a fantastic infographic from CanadiEM

New commentary from our group in CJEM. While ED visits for some medical conditions declined during COVID-19, visits for opioid overdose have increased. We urgently need to improve care for this patient population. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

it is -30 in toronto tonight. and this was picture of the TTC last night taken by @fatnmostly. do not look away — this is canada’s failure on housing as a human right. we need all levels of government to end homelessness now.

Barriers & attitudes reported by Canadian EPs regarding the initiation of buprenorphine/naloxone in the emergency department for patients with opioid use disorder by Tyson Savage & Marshall Ross link.springer.com/article/10.100… infographic by CanadiEM #emergencymedicine

“It’s a pretty damn good life I’m living now!” Sim had been bouncing between shelters, the streets and emergency rooms for 17 years when he entered in the Managed Alcohol Program. He was self-medicating unresolved trauma from the abuse he suffered at residential schools. (1/3)

In Transgender & Gender Diverse Persons, there is an increased risk of VTE associated with hormone use. But there’s a lot of nuance to the risk stratification. Dr. @DrC_EM and Rebecca Seliga with a great summary: emottawablog.com/2022/03/venous…

“The difference now is that drugs aren’t the main thing in my life. I have time to take care of my health. I can do other things” Thanks to Always Film The VPD for sharing their experience with #iOAT, an evidence-based Tx that isn't nearly accessible enough med.ubc.ca/news/making-he…

It’s important to be able to talk to transgender and gender diverse patients about hormone use and VTE risk. Dr. @DrC_EM and Rebecca Seliga have some great insights: emottawablog.com/2022/03/venous… Infographic by Tayler Young

Marcel Mowatt, an artist and resident at The Oaks, one of Shepherds of Good Hope's supportive housing residences, painted this beautiful mural with the assistance of artist Claudia Salguero. Thank you to Petro-Canada for exhibiting Marcel's mural. We hope you all enjoy!

For this National Indigenous Peoples day, we want to share the story of someone who has touched the lives of so many people at Shepherds of Good Hope. Meet Sim. Sim was born as Akearok. It means stomach in Inuktitut. When he was sent to a residential school, he was stripped (1/9)

The quotes in the paper are heartbreaking. A must-read for all EM providers

For healthcare workers, part of #PrideMonth is identifying how we can fill healthcare gaps for the LGBQT2S+ community. For transgender and gender diverse patients, Drs. Rebecca Seliga, @DrC_EM, @anxiousmedic have some great thoughts on hormone therapy: emottawablog.com/2022/06/venous…

Such a blast teaching the new EM Ottawa residents some airway technical skills with Jim Yang as part of our new EMOttawa RCPSC Residents longitudinal airway bootcamp! #MedEd

We're super excited to present the 4th Edition of The Ottawa Handbook of Emergency Medicine! Updated annually, this peer-reviewed is guide serves as a helpful bedside resource for approaching common acute care presentations: emottawablog.com/sdm_downloads/…

A member of the Shepherds community, Marcel Mowatt, an indigenous artist, recently designed a mural in collaboration with Petro-Canada. Marcel is a resident at The Oaks, one of our supportive housing locations. To watch the video, visit: youtu.be/l6kG4FQfbdQ

Safer opioid supply programs have been the topic for much debate over the years. Today, our evaluation of London, Ontario’s SOS Program was released ➡️ cmaj.ca/content/194/36… 1/n

Our Transitional Emergency Services Program operates like a mini-hospital providing medical services to people experiencing homelessness. In fact, if you see an ambulance or police car at our shelter they're likely dropping someone off for care. 1,688 people last year! #Sheps40

One of our most practice changing grand rounds this year, Dr. Max Zworth covers Suboxone initiation in the ED. This one is a must read and handy on-shift resource! emottawablog.com/2023/03/bupren…

Award winning research by our very own R2 Dr Seliga on successful diversion of vulnerable populations to Inner City clinics away from the ED for specified presentations. #superstar