How to Avoid Being a “Horrible Boss”
Being an ED chairman requires a skill set that you may never appreciate until…
Did You Miss the Boat?
Despite the headlines, it’s been a solid year for investing. In fact, if you’ve been…
A Practical Rx for Chronic Pain
Drug seekers or patients in need? One ED’s solution to a perennial problem. Pain is…
Go Lo-Tech: Saved by the Gram Stain
Business has been steady in the pediatric emergency department this afternoon. You’ve seen a wide…
The Dilemma of Low Risk Chest Pain
I’m a believer that if an adult patient presents to the ED with chest pain,…
Definitive Care
With less access to primary care and multiple gatekeepers adding to the expense of health…
PCT Lacks Specificity and Sensitivity
Are you ready for an acute inflammatory mediator for sepsis that is consistent and works…
PCT Is An Important Biomarker for Sepsis
The first 24 hours for a patient with early signs of sepsis are critical. The…
NASA and the Future of Emergency Care
“Set phasers to full body scan!” Radar gun technology similar to that used by police…
Transatlantic Observations
A Swedish EP on an observership in New York City reflects on the differences in…