Data Highlight Barriers to Admission
It is the processing of the sickest patients, the ones who are admitted to the…
Of Hogs and Hands: EPM Reviews Episode 3 of NBC’s “The Night Shift”
Episode three of Night Shift is over and out. Here’s the recap: attractively psychologically broken,…
That Ain’t My ED: Greg Henry Reviews NBC’s “The Night Shift”
Nick Genes is probably the nicest man in the entire world. No one else would…
The Economic Triage of Emergency Medicine
It’s been nearly three decades since Congress enacted the landmark Emergency Medical Treatment and Active…
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…