Why You Should Stop Overusing Foley Catheters
Catheter-related infections begin in the ED and are avoidable if the tube is used only…
More Needles: Femoral Nerve Anesthesia
Some cases require ultrasound-guided femoral nerve anesthesia. Complex fractures of the pediatric femur are excruciatingly…
Unlock the Value of Free-Standing Emergency Centers
With ED characteristics and outpatient accessibility, independent freestanding emergency care centers can deliver the change…
Losing Our Way On Route 66
Medicine’s next great challenge has less to do with knowledge and the patient experience, and…
What’s Your ‘One Thing’?
Emergency medicine isn’t the most important thing in my life. It’s not even the second…
When Burnout Strikes, Light Your Own Fire
Nearly half of EPs in the US suffer from burnout during their careers. Most don’t…
How to Develop a Successful Observation Unit
Dear Director: My hospital administration has asked me to open an observation unit. What advice do…
Get Your Ducks In A Row
To create a successful investment plan, coordinate your assets. Review each asset in your portfolio…
Pediatric Skull Fractures: When to Admit
When children hit their heads it can be scary for parents and providers alike. But given…
Octreotide in the ED
This somatostatin analog is used “off-label” in the ED for variceal bleeds and sulfonylurea overdoses.…