Advanced Life Support Takes Another Hit, But Is It a Fair Fight?
Another JAMA study claims ALS beats BLS. But while it raises important questions, this study…
How to Build Your Own Freestanding Emergency Clinic
From working with architects and IT consultants to setting up transfer agreements and CLIA licensures,…
I Hereby Declare the End of the Reflexive NG Tube
The use of NG tubes is just one of many procedures where EPs take a…
Retrospective: When Supervision Wasn’t So Super
A look back at the inflection point that brought 24/7 supervision of residents to emergency…
All in the Wrist
Injuries to the wrist and carpal bones can seem confusing, but with an understanding of…
Diagnosing Spinal Epidural Abscesses
SEA is as deadly as it is elusive. Here’s a case-based guide to diagnosis and management…
It’s Time to Embrace TXA for Traumatic Bleeds
Thanks to evidence from the CRASH-2 trial, this inexpensive drug could radically change the way we…
Lasix: The Basics of Furosemide
Consider prescribing furosemide – a water pill – to patients with heart failure, liver disease…
Anger and the Undoing of Great Physicians
“He jests at scars that never felt a wound.” -Romeo and JulietSo many thoughts, so few…
Pelvic and Low Back Pain Post Abortion
Your patient has had a series of elective abortions, but her recent D&C has left…