The Calcium Quandary
Calcium is a basic element necessary for normal human body functions and is found in…
The $7000 Ditzel – What Role Can EPs Play with Exorbitant Consultant Fees?
The size of the bills people receive for emergency care can seem somewhat remote to…
18 Hours of Pain
What can bedside ultrasound reveal about this 22-year-old’s mysterious lower chest pain? A 22-year-old G4P2…
Resolutions & Revolutions
I have recently returned from my annual trip to the ACEP Scientific Assembly. It’s good…
Acute Otitis Media: The Drug Debate
Should amoxicillin still be the first line treatment for this common pediatric ailment? A late…
No Such Thing As a ‘No-Fail’ Investment
Q. After losing half of my retirement portfolio in 2008, my financial advisor recommended a…
Pharmacology – Evaluating NSAID Risks
It’s been another busy shift in the ED. You finish discharging one patient as you…
The True Cost of Ambulance Diversion
Studies show that EMS delivers a significant percentage of patients who will go on to…
When Docs Miss the Grade
How important are in-service exam scores when considering a new hire? Dear Director,…
Do It Yourselfer
I’m proud of the fact that I’m self-sufficient in the emergency department. And it irritates…