The Science Behind a Successful Consult Call
What makes a successful consult call? New research has resulted in “The 5 Cs”: Contact,…
Communicate Risk & Share the Burden
Knowing the actual probability that a patient will have a bad outcome can help you…
The Non-Healing Tattoo
The Case: A 25-year-old male presented to the emergency department rapid care center complaining of…
ED Physics: Class is in Session
Applying physics lessons to daily life in the emergency department has never been more enjoyable.…
Inside The 2011 ACEP Council
An inside look at this year’s most influential emergency medicine gathering It started with the…
Can Ultrasound Help Shoulder the Pain?
Case Reviews from the Denver Health EM Residency An innovative approach to pain management during…
Clot or Not?
“Get them out of here,” you hear your colleague next to you exclaim. “Treat ‘em…
Is Your Job at Risk? Learn to Read the Signs.
Dear Boss, I was recently asked to resign from a job I had been at…
Diabetes Management: Separating Fact from Fiction
Managing diabetes, in particular DKA, is a staple in the practice of emergency medicine. The…
The Year’s Practice-Changing Abstracts
I often get asked to give presentations on what I think are the most important…