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…
Comparison of Nebulized Epinephrine to Albuterol in Bronchiolitis
You are working in a busy ED when a one-year-old presents with first time wheezing,…
Counter: Go Ahead with Non-Contrast CTs Safely Saves Time and Money
Contrast protocols, including intravenous, oral and/or rectal contrast, are just not necessary for abdominal CTs.…
How Major is the Secondary Injury?
You are evaluating a multiple trauma patient who sustained a substantial head injury, was intubated…
Secrets to Healthy Skepticism
Almost half of patients today fail to receive guideline-directed care, and there is evidence to…