Octreotide in the ED
This somatostatin analog is used “off-label” in the ED for variceal bleeds and sulfonylurea overdoses.…
Europe’s Winter of Discontent
Across Europe, tensions between refugees and their host countries are creating fissures for doctors as…
When the Curtain is Drawn: How to Handle Accusations of Professional Misconduct
Even when completely false, accusations of inappropriate conduct can ruin a physician’s career. Here are five…
Speaking Out About the Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan
When Dr. Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician in Flint, Michigan, sensed that there might be a problem with…
PA Training and Oversight: A Model Worth Copying?
MedStar Health in the Mid-Atlantic region has taken a novel – and rigorous – approach…
Interactive Ultrasound: Beneath The Surface
A patient complains of severe pain in her thigh despite no significant external symptoms. A…
Astute Diagnosis of Phalangeal Injuries Can Prevent Lasting Damage
Phalangeal injuries are extremely common. Though often radiographically unimpressive, the underlying tendinous insertions are critical…
Hydroxocobalamin: Turning Cyanide into Vitamin B12
Cyanide toxicity can be quickly fatal, but there is a simple, safe treatment that can reverse…
Interactive ECG: A Study in ST Elevation
ECGs showing ST elevation in lead aVR are often interpreted as resulting from left main…
When Can Emergency Physicians Call In Sick?
Dear Director: I’ve called out sick a couple of times this winter and now my boss…