ACA Challenges and Opportunities: Implications for Emergency Medicine
A Best Practices Webinar Presented by Emergency Physicians Monthly Join us April 20 at 12pm…
The Nine Hand-Offs And What They Say About You
Most of us can’t articulate what makes a great handoff, but we know one when…
EM’s Elder Salesman
In 1968, William Haeck, MD, hit Florida’s pavement, going door to door to organize and…
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…