Dying, Naturally, in the Emergency Department
Mr. B presented to the ED acutely septic, likely secondary to an underlying pneumonia. He…
Say Hello to the New Tax Laws
You’ve heard that taxes are going to increase and you’re waiting for the hammer to…
“Lipid Rescue” for Pediatric Overdose
When a toddler is brought in with an accidental overdose of tricyclic antidepressants, the poison…
Setting Systems in Place for Emergency Department Efficiency
Dear Director, We’ve tried LEAN techniques and “thin slicing” but our average productivity still lags…
Case Study: Demented 72 Year Old with Distended Abdomen
“I need a breath of fresh air,” your senior resident states. He has had a…
Margin for Error
“Can we pleeease feed that little girl in room two,” the nurse pleaded. “Her mother…
On Second Pass, ACEP Opts to Join “Choosing Wisely” Initiative
In the name of high quality, cost-conscious care, ACEP has revised its stance on the…
Military Launches New Virtual Environment for Medical Education
Emergency medicine education is an evolving art. As educators and learners, emergency physicians are quick…
“Pay for Delay”: Necessary Protection for R&D or Anti-Trust Violation?
Drug shortages are an all-too-common problem in the United States. Emergency physicians are more aware…
Out-of-Control Hospital Charges Come Under Scrutiny
A recent Time Magazine cover article is the latest in a series of eye-opening reports…