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…
Game Face
It had been a quiet, peaceful summer afternoon and I wasn’t really looking forward to…
EPM Readers Respond to ACEP Gag Order
In July, Emergency Physicians Monthly published an editorial letter spelling out – and challenging –…
How One EP Transformed Mental Health Admissions in Virginia
Virginia EP Debra Perina combined her experience as a coroner with her time leading an…