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…
In 2016, Start by Taking Stock
Knowing where you stand financially is the first step in making sure you achieve your…
How To Successfully Launch a Free Standing Emergency Center
A Best Practices Webinar Presented by Emergency Physicians Monthly Join us February 23 at 12:00…
Tintinalli: What I’m reading now
With an abundance of news and reviews for us to sift through, it’s hard to…
Goodbye Standard of Care, Hello Reasonable Practice
The term “Standard of Care” has been misused and abused. It is time to replace…