Real Pain Protocols
A case study from the Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Del.
Hypothermia & the ACLS algorithm
There are a multitude of definitions and cut-off values for the varying degrees of hypothermia.…
5 ways to expand your pediatric pain management repertoire
Everyday, in EDs across the planet, children are poked and prodded. We draw blood, we…
Antibiotics for Strep Do More Harm Than Good
Military and civilian medicine have always been intertwined, but nothing compares to the strange tale…
Killing Time
I want my time here to mean something. But it seems like I spend a…
What’s Your Pain Care Philosophy?
Would you rather give narcs to a potential addict or withhold meds from a suffering…
Dealing With Dr. Early Dispo
Director’s Corner I have gotten several complaints from our hospitalist staff about one of my…
Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis
It’s just been one of those nights. It just took you three attempts to get…
The Golden Rule for Pain
The key to pain management is to treat your patient the way you’d want to…
Smart Recession Investing (part 2)
Financial Consult Last month we started the conversation about how to invest wisely during…