Sudden Illness After Dental Procedure
A 28-year-old male presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest pain,…
Leaving Las Vegas… Hopefully
Notes on the human condition, the laws of thermodynamics, and spandex. Travel to medical training…
Understanding ACEP’s Clinical Policy on Seizures
In January, 2014, the American College of Emergency Physicians revised its policy on ‘ED Evaluation…
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…