NASA and the Future of Emergency Care
“Set phasers to full body scan!” Radar gun technology similar to that used by police…
Transatlantic Observations
A Swedish EP on an observership in New York City reflects on the differences in…
We Band of Brothers
It’s that time of year again, when I am “forced” to prepare for the ACEP…
The Perils of Premature Closure
“Is it a full moon out?” your charge nurse asks as she takes the 5th…
Beyond R.I.C.E.
While on a recent shift in the ED, I was asked a familiar question by…
Single-Use Innovations Could Expand Fiberoptic Use in EDs
More than just intubation, a short fiberoptic scope can check for edema, infection, burns, or…
Prescription for Abuse
On January 28, 2011, 28-year-old single mom Courtney Capps brought her 5-year-old child to the…
EMAF: A New Face in EM Advocacy
Long after the elected legislators have cast their votes, the agency administrators write the rules…
Administrative Pay Part IV
Part IV, In which we look at an example group and provide some benchmarks for…
Delirium Tremens [VIDEO]
A couple months ago on EM:RAP, Mel and I had a discussion about delirium tremens…