Go Big (Data) or Go Home
In the rush to measure and regulate every aspect of the ED experience, it is…
Consider Tranexamic Acid for Traumatic Hemorrhage
Why the early use of TXA should be strongly considered for any patient requiring blood…
The ACEP Odyssey
The Unauthorized Guide to the ACEP Scientific Assembly “Urbs in horto” City in a Garden -The Motto…
Keeping an Eye on 72-Hour Bouncebacks
Dear Director, My CEO is concerned about our ED’s quality because we’ve experienced a recent…
Flips, Falls and Other Orthopedic Adventures
How to narrow down the diagnosis of pediatric leg pain when infections, inflammations, neoplasms and…
How to Treat Open Injuries to Flexor Compartment of Fingers and Hands
Visualize, visualize, visualize. The decision to resort to surgery is multifaceted, based on location of…
‘Hey Doc, I Just Can’t Pee’
You’ve got a seemingly straightforward complaint. Should you reach for your Foley or your ultrasound…
So EHRs Don’t Hurt Patient Sat or Throughput. Next?
EHR usability needs to improve, but we need to focus on patient safety issues rather…
EHRs Are Inevitable, Yet Studies Still Pose Serious Questions
As studies emerge regarding the implementation of electronic medical records in emergency departments, we’re seeing…
DEA Shifts Hydrocodone to Schedule II
A good pill is hard to find. The reclassification of hydrocodone may make some EPs…