https://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/Recent posts from Emergency Medicine Newsen-usTue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/empowering-through-sim.aspxAt the University of South Florida’s Department of Emergency Medicine, our Simulation Division plays a vital role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and interprofessional education. Through immersive, high-fidelity simulation, we prepare healthcare professionals to respond to critical moments with precision, empathy, and teamwork.Normaliz Rodriguez, MD, FAAPWed, 06 Aug 2025 19:19:42 Empowering the Future of Emergency Medicine Through Simulation at USFAt the University of South Florida’s Department of Emergency Medicine, our Simulation Division plays a vital role in advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and interprofessional education. Through immersive, high-fidelity simulation, we prepare healthcare professionals to respond to critical moments with precision, empathy, and teamwork.sim teamhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/empowering-through-sim.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/us-team.aspxMeet our passionate ultrasound team, available 24/7 and committed to excellence in bedside imaging. From performing TEE during cardiac arrests to mentoring residents, we bring innovation, responsiveness, and expertise to every case. Come see why we’re one of the most dynamic ultrasound teams around!Daniel Mbom, MDSun, 16 Mar 2025 13:43:20 USF EM Ultrasound Department: Meet Our Amazing Team!Meet our passionate ultrasound team, available 24/7 and committed to excellence in bedside imaging. From performing TEE during cardiac arrests to mentoring residents, we bring innovation, responsiveness, and expertise to every case. Come see why we’re one of the most dynamic ultrasound teams around!USF Ultrasoundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/us-team.aspxEmergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/integrating-socialem-to-res.aspxSocial Emergency Medicine trains residents to address the social factors that impact patient health, such as housing, addiction, and systemic inequities. USF’s innovative fellowship and hands-on rotations prepare physicians to deliver more equitable, trauma-informed care and lead change in emergency medicine.Heather Henderson, PhD, CAP, CRPSFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:50:50 Integrating Social Medicine into Emergency Medicine Training: Why It Matters for ResidentsSocial Emergency Medicine trains residents to address the social factors that impact patient health, such as housing, addiction, and systemic inequities. USF’s innovative fellowship and hands-on rotations prepare physicians to deliver more equitable, trauma-informed care and lead change in emergency medicine.health fair grouphttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/integrating-socialem-to-res.aspxSocial Emergency Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/foreign-body-ingestion.aspxForeign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency. Button batteries need urgent removal due to severe tissue damage risk. Other items like coins, sharp objects, water beads, and magnets require evaluation based on symptoms and location. Imaging and timely specialist input are key to preventing serious complications.Jasmine Patterson, MDThu, 30 Jan 2025 11:30:56 Foreign Body IngestionForeign body ingestion is a common pediatric emergency. Button batteries need urgent removal due to severe tissue damage risk. Other items like coins, sharp objects, water beads, and magnets require evaluation based on symptoms and location. Imaging and timely specialist input are key to preventing serious complications.Child playing with toyshttps://www.usf.edu/health/emergency-medicine/news/2025/foreign-body-ingestion.aspxEmergency Medicine