The Problem with Pradaxa
The FDA-approved drug dabigatran is being marketed as a safe alternative to Coumadin. But without…
Information Overload
With a wave of new articles published every day, how is an emergency physician to…
Charles McBurney & McBurney’s Point
Abdominal pain is one of the most frequent complaints that present to the emergency department.…
Emergency Care Beyond the Veil
I didn’t know what to expect. I was excited, curious, but also somewhat apprehensive about…
Should EPs Start Depression Treatment in the ED?
The emergency department (ED) is not an ideal place for patients with depression to seek…
Due Process in Due Time
In a recent emergency medicine listserv exchange several posters commented on the widespread abuse of…
Change They Will Believe In
Dear Director, I’ve been in my position for a while and while I’ve been…
Hypotension & Dyspnea
You got stuck with another holiday shift. As usual it starts off slow, but eventually…
No Need to Worry, Mom. It’s Normal.
One steady source of business in the emergency department comes from a group described as…
The Evolution of the Mid-Level Provider
At the ACEP Scientific Assembly this year, I spoke to a group of physician assistants…