Practical Peds: Diagnostic Accuracy
It’s muggy outside and the Pediatric ED is as busy as ever. Winter virus season…
“You’re gonna freeze his balls off!”
An observer reflects on therapeutic hypothermia and the importance of being kept “in the loop”
Therapeutic Hypothermia Case Study
Taser-induced emergency leads to successful use of therapeutic hypothermia in 17-year-old
International EM: Treating the World Traveler
Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers are caused by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi A,B and C.…
Maximizing Reimbursement with MLP Reporting
Our provider utilization reports don’t make sense. The MLP data is skewed. Can you…
The future of emergency care in the United States health system
Review by Chet Schrader Column organized by Evan Schwarz Washington University in St. Louis Division…
Health Care Reform Reality Check
An understanding of health care reform must begin with one reality: the government giveth and…
I’ll Be Back
I’ve been staring at my sea bag and field pack in the corner of my…
Guest Columnist: reflections from a newbie
As the final days of residency passed by, there were many things I looked forward…
Digest of Dr. Herbert’s Monthly Audio CME Series: Myths in EM
A digest of Mel Herbert’s monthly audio CME series edited by Chris Feier, MD