Avoiding Common ED Communication Pitfalls
Avoid common ED communication errors by recognizing – and redirecting – outsized patient expectations. Dear…
When to allow family presence during resuscitation
As I wrap up my emergency medicine residency and enter the “real world” after so…
Avoiding Common Laryngoscopy Errors
Intubation has unique educational challenges because of severe time restrictions and patient risk. Repetitive practice…
Examining the ED's Value Proposition
Recent retail clinic comparison studies highlight the need for EDs to take a hard look…
When Turtles Attack Part II
In the February issue of Emergency Physicians Monthly the following reader case file was posed…
The Brady Bunch VIDEO
Overdoses that cause bradycardia and hypotension. Don’t miss this month’s EM:RAP video by Mel Herbert,…
The Brady Bunch
Overdoses that cause bradycardia and hypotension Over the past several months, we have featured a…
Common Errors in Pediatric Dosing
Whenever emergency physicians prescribe drugs for children, the potential exists to make mistakes. A lot…
Mistaken Identity
“Hey, save some pizza for me!” your resident exclaims as he joins the masses indulging…
Love/Hate Relationship
“Hey sweetheart,” my wife said cheerily as I stared into my coffee. “Today’s your day.”…