Albumin in Sepsis and Septic Shock

Washington University Emergency Medicine Journal Club – July 2025 This month’s journal club will look at the use of IV albumin in the management of sepsis and septic shock. As this is the first journal club of the academic year, we will ensure that the PGY-1 presenter gets to watch at least one other class […]

Calcium Channel Blockers for A-fib in CHF

Vignette You are working in TCC one morning when you encounter Mrs. D, a 64-year-old woman with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Her last ECHO a few months prior revealed an EF of 40%. She presents with 3 days of weakness, shortness of breath, […]

Management of Distal DVTs

Washington University Emergency Medicine Journal Club – February 2024 Vignette Mr. M is a 53-year-old patient with a history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol who flew back to St. Louis from Shanghai five days ago. Two days after getting back he noted pain and swelling in his left calf, which he thought was due to […]

Amiodarone vs. Lidocaine for Refractory VF/VT Arrest

Washington University Emergency Medicine Journal Club – May 2025 Vignette You are doing a ride along with EMS on your EMS rotation when your crew is called to the scene of a cardiac arrest. The patient is a 50-year woman with cardiac arrest witnessed by coworkers. Per bystanders the patient began complaining of chest pain […]

Diagnostic Error in Emergency Medicine

Washington University Emergency Medicine Journal Club – April 2025 Vignette You are working in D-pod. Volumes are high and you feel some pressure to move patients through.  Some cases are easy for you. Others make you stop and think but.  You are pleased with your efficiency, but wonder whether you missed anything? Thinking about your […]

Dr. Chandra Aubin Receives AWN Mentorship Award

Dr. Chandra Aubin was recognized at the quarterly Academic Women’s Network (AWN) meeting on 12/1/2021 for her ongoing dedication to the mentorship of individuals and their academic and professional growth in medicine. Through clever engagement, witty interpersonal interactions, and a genuine compassion for the day to day challenges faced by young professionals she has developed […]