Meditations on the Great American Experiment
To my young friends who find my columns uselessly esoteric, I order you to stop…
Assessing Fever in Returning Travelers: Part II
Zika continues to be the virus of the day for returning travelers, but there are…
Don’t Miss This: Ovarian Torsion in the Emergency Department
Diagnosing ovarian torsion in the emergency department remains a challenge. Any female patient who presents…
Doubling Down On Your Money
Long-term investments can double if you stay disciplined If you’ve ever played blackjack, you know…
From Burnout to Balance
According to a JAMA Internal Medicine study, emergency physicians are the most burned out specialty…
Reasonable Practice: Should the PA Have Caught This Case of Compartment Syndrome?
A 45-year-old patient came to the emergency department for evaluation of lower leg pain which…
Consent in the ED
Dear Director: Our hospital has told us that we need to start to get signed…
Sepsis Mimics
Many conditions mimic sepsis by meeting criteria for SIRS. If these conditions are not considered,…
Which Is BRUE
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, ALTE is out, and BRUE is in. Here’s…
Way Beyond Whippets
Know what to expect in patients who abuse inhalants by huffing, sniffing or bagging. Inhalant…