Demystifying the Congenital Long QT Diagnosis
A nine-year-old healthy girl at summer camp, running up a hill to chase her friend,…
Inguinal Swelling
A 63-year-old female presented with four days of progressive swelling over her right inguinal area.…
Fosfomycin (Monurol)
You may want to consider this old stand-by now to cover drug-resistant bacteria. High Points…
Radiocontrast, Iodine and Seafood Allergies
Computed Tomography (CT) scan using radiocontrast is one of the most common imaging modalities used…
Just Another Sexy Night in the ED: EPM Reviews NBC’s The Night Shift, Episode 2
EPM reviews the second episode of “The Night Shift,” NBC’s new drama about emergency medicine…
A novel, combat-proven approach to tension pneumothorax can save lives in civilian emergency departments
Figure above: A 14g Chest Decompression Needle kit from North American Rescue. You’re working an overnight…
Before You Apply, Read Between the Lines
When it comes to salary and location, what you read in a recruiting ad should…
Did Sex Send Her to the ER?
Postcoital pelvic pain can turn into a specialist turf battle – but point-of-care ultrasound can…
EPM Reviews NBC’s “The Night Shift”
EPM reviews the premiere of “The Night Shift,” NBC’s new drama about emergency medicine and…
Best Foot Forward
Dear Director: I’m finishing residency and starting my first job. I’m pretty good but want to…