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…
As Temperatures Rise, Zika Looms
Beyond the headlines, how are the real risks of Zika changing as mosquito season approaches? Here’s…
EPs Stand Poised at the Center of the Telemedicine Revolution
Tomorrow’s technology is starting to address some of the growing pains of early telemedicine, putting…
Get A Headstart On Critical Medico-Legal Lessons
From parsing out your insurance coverage to practicing depositions, there are concrete ways for residents…
The Fault in Our (Three) Stars: Understanding The New Hospital Quality Star Rating
Everything you need to know about the newest hospital rating system. Dear Director: My hospital CEO…
Sepsis Gets an Upgrade With SOFA/qSOFA
Defining sepsis has been problematic – especially in the ED. After two decades, we’re ready for…
Was This Care Reasonable? You’re the Judge
In this new series, we will present malpractice quandaries and give you, the reader, the…