Mid-Level Providers – Who they are, what they do, and why they’re changing emergency medicine
The use of mid-level providers has become increasingly controversial as the workforce realignment in emergency…
When Patients Lie: How to Spot Deception, What You Can Do, and Why it Matters
How do you know when a patient is lying about his symptoms, condition and history?…
Raves and Saves: Massive Music Festivals Call for Advanced Emergency Care
Drug-fueled electronic dance festivals – like this month’s Electric Zoo in New York – shine…
Transfusion Confusion: Knowing the Real Risks of Blood Transfusion
When you begin to look at blood transfusions as liquid tissue transplants, you realize that…
The ABCs (and T) of Rural EM
When you’re practicing in the middle of nowhere, planning out a timely patient transfer can…
DNR Means Do Not Treat . . . and Other End-of-Life Care Myths
Emergency care at the end of life is shrouded in myth and misinformation. Debunking these…
Through the Looking Glass: Three Novel Use Cases for Google Glass in the ED
Google Glass has the potential to revolutionize the way we practice emergency medicine. In this…
Making Google Glass a Reality in the ED
Two years ago, Google introduced Glass – a wearable computer that fits on your face,…
All About Metoclopramide (Reglan)
For years the EP’s first choice for treating gastritis, Reglan should be used with caution…
Are Eye Anesthetics Safe for Home Use?
Patients with corneal abrasions typically present to the emergency department with eye pain. Even though…