Wet Reads: Post-Intubation X-ray, What now?
It was the usual busy evening in the ED. I had just finished intubating a…
Soundings: Needle in a haystack
Ultrasound-guided identification of foreign bodies could make finding the needle a lot easier.
Canadian Head CT Rule
Should US physicians use the Canadian head CT rule? Are the standards of care…
“No pay” pays more than Medicaid
Just when you thought that it couldn’t get any worse, the government is here to…
FACEP: A limited loophole
In October, more than 250 emergency physicians gathered at the ACEP Council Meeting in Seattle.…
64-slice CT
New 64-slice CT scanner could provide an alternative to extensive chest pain work-ups in the…
Patient Sat: Rules of engagement
Whether you love or hate patient satisfaction surveys, there are a few ways to avoid…
Star Power
“It’s official,” I called out to my wife from my computer. “Emergency physicians have more…
The cross exam
First, there are several basic methods of cross-examinations. The ways you can respond are numerous.…
Schizophrenia
Review by Jose Vega, MD Column Organized by Evan Schwarz, MD Division of Emergency Medicine…