Swedish S-Cut trauma shear: A Cut Above the Rest
We all use trauma sheers in the emergency department, and we’re well aware of their…
Building a Better Emergency Department: An Architect’s Perspective
Is your hospital planning a new emergency department or expansion? Due to ever-increasing patient volumes,…
Red, swollen thumb. Is it MRSA?
It’s the day shift and for once the pace is rather mellow in the Pediatric…
Here Comes the Sun
Emergency physicians, with their long shifts worked entirely indoors, could be at a risk of…
A Viable Alternative to CT
You are about to start your shift after a somewhat lengthy department meeting where one…
Knowing stroke syndromes: Why is it important?
In this month’s EM:RAP, we discussed several aspects of stroke in the emergency department. Stroke…
Is Non-Contrast CT Ready for Prime Time?
It’s a bustling Saturday night and the patient in room 4 looks like a hot…
Plugging the Dike
We’ve all heard the saying, “All bleeding stops eventually,” right? Wouldn’t it be nice if…
7 Wealth Tips for New Docs
First, congratulations on your upcoming graduation. I’m sure you are excited (and a little nervous)…
I’ve Got Rhythm
“Hey Doc, where’d you get that costume?” Andrew asked after he instinctively jumped to his…