The Smartphone Doctor Has Arrived
Increasingly popular smartphone apps put evidence-based decision support in the clinician’s pocket, but they still…
The Most Common Cause of a Pause
Don’t just assume it’s a sinus node dysfunction. A 60-year-old woman presents with episodes of…
Market Report: Trends in EM Practice Consolidation
The Six Factors Driving Mergers and Acquisitions in Emergency Medicine in 2018 Merger and Acquisition…
Complicated UTI Part II: Understanding Special Populations
Indication for urine culture within several unique UTI patient groups 74-year-old female presents with recurrent…
A Win-Win for Opioid Abuse Treatment
Throughout the majority of my career in emergency medicine, I would have to say that…
Problems with Punctuality
Creating a culture that respects clocks—and colleagues Dear Director: I have a couple docs who…
Should We Screen Patients for Opioid Abuse Potential?
New screening tools have been created, but which, if any, are right for you ED?…
Paying it Forward
Sometimes saving a life means giving up a piece of your own. Matt Harmody has…
Rule Out SAH with… The Ottawa Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Rule
What’s better than a champagne tap? Not having to do an LP in the first…
A Better Way to Treat Hypoxia
High-flow nasal cannula is a good first option. A 72-year-old man with a history of…