5 Smart Ways to Give this Holiday Season
‘Tis better to give than receive . . . and giving is even sweeter when…
From the Man in the Red Socks: “We Can Be a Specialty!”
Brian Zink’s History of Emergency Medicine Last time, I covered the move toward organization of…
Psych Units in the ED: Trend, Solution, or Neither?
Increasing visits by patients with behavioral issues raise emergency department concerns. Is the answer to build…
Drop the Dogma: Is it Time to Use Epinephrine for Digital Nerve Blocks?
Despite common practice, epinephrine may speed up onset and prolong the effects of anesthesia If…
5 Simple Rules for Managing Decision Overload
Having an effective guideline to follow will help you prevent decision-making fatigue and breathe easier…
All About Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Though relatively new on the anti-epileptic scene, levetiracetam (LEV) has rapidly become a favorite medication…
When a Doc Pulls a No Show
Dear Director: I have a doc who would have missed two shifts had we not called…
Are you Liable: The Truth About APPs
If you read the October column, you know I took a beating from those who…
Probe Before You Poke
When the adrenaline is pumping, perform a bedside, point-of-care ultrasound to help avoid costly errors.…
Finding That Magic Nursing Ratio
A recent study investigates the ideal nurse-patient ratio, and explains the kinds of errors that…