Nasal Intubation
With or without fiberoptic assistance, nasal intubation remains a valuable technique in some emergency airway…
Getting Social
In this series, much space has been dedicated to explaining the changes coming to emergency…
The Brady Bunch, Episode III
This is the third installment in a series focusing on the common overdoses that cause…
The Case Against Diversion
“It’s like a drug. First, it makes you feel better even though your situation isn’t…
The Shell Game
A very busy emergency physician, Dr. Smith turned to a financial advisor – Frank –…
Losing Less in Translation
The emergency department is undoubtedly the area of the hospital that most frequently requires the…
LPs: Stop Managing by Myth
If you want to read a medical fairly tale, pick up an older textbook and…
Shifting Shift Lengths: Is Shorter Better?
Dear Director, We recently changed our coverage pattern from three 12-hour shifts per day to…
Should the Joint Commission Crack Down on ED Wait Times? (Video)
In this installment of "Rick’s Picks" Rick Bukata discusses a couple law suits resulting from…
“I Refuse the Rectal”
“You need to have a rectal exam” you explain to one of your patients. He’s…