People Don’t Heal Overnight, So Stop The Needless Next-Day Referrals
Stop making needless, expensive next-day referrals Since graduating from my EM residency in the Paleolithic…
When a Tumble Causes Trouble
How to address acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the medial thigh in an elderly woman…
That Moment Between Life and Death
A 16-year-old female has shortness of breath during dance class, but it’s much more than…
The Proper Use of Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
Epinephrine auto-injectors are a first choice for anaphylaxis in pediatrics. But physicians often miss the…
1968: EM Advances in a Troubled Nation
Brian Zink’s Concise History of Emergency Medicine: The Hot Summer of 1968 1968 has been…
Understanding the New SEP-1 Sepsis Rollout
Dear Director: I heard that there is a new core measure related to sepsis that…
West Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Allows Physician Liability for Patient Addiction
You’re suing me for what? On May 13, 2015, the Supreme Court of West Virginia…
The Top Ways Palcohol Abuse Could Present to the Emergency Department
The world may not need Palcahol – powdered alcohol – but it’s coming soon. Here’s…
aSAH or Traumatic Tap?
A recent BMJ paper represents the largest prospective study to date aiming to differentiate a…
Telehealth Game-Changing Strategies for Success
A New Webinar Presented by Telemedicine Magazine and Emergency Physicians Monthly August 12, 2015 —…