Are blood cultures necessary in adults with cellulitis?
by Jose Vega You’re leaving the room of a patient with uncomplicated cellulitis. You’re…
High prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
by Evan Schwarz It’s a normal night in the department and you’ve just left…
History Lesson
I love it when the lecturers say the same thing. “Take a good history…” They…
Pre-trial Countdown
First of all, you need to make corrections to your deposition. Though this might not…
Study says: Skip the rectal exam
Spare your next patient the discomfort of the DRE unless there is obvious indication.
Share Your Thoughts: Oct 07
Starting from scratch, value in patient sat surveys, and more…
Tracings: Global Emergency Medicine
Your patient is a 51-year-old male immigrant from Northeast Thailand who complains of recurring syncopal…
Soundings: How long can this abdominal pain wait?
How long can this abdominal pain wait? You are near the end of a…
Wet reads: Is this an appendix?
Is this an appendix, a ruptured cyst or something else?
The Real World: Should I apologize to my nurse?
“Apparently I offended a nurse the other day when she questioned my orders. Even though…