A Better Way to Treat Hypoxia
High-flow nasal cannula is a good first option. A 72-year-old man with a history of…
Should I Be Concerned about Tide Pods?
Teenagers injesting detergent capsules is the latest in a string of ill-advised internet trends. Here’s…
Neuropsych Complications of the Flu Virus
What do you do when the treatment is as bad as the illness? You discharged…
Prudent Layperson, Meet Imprudent Payer
Anthem has announced that it will not cover “inappropriate” emergency department visits, as judged after…
News in Telemedicine: February 2018
The big news this month was the passage of the CHRONIC Care Act of 2017…
More Disruption Please
3 New Products Reshaping Healthcare THE ROUNDER Innovator Health created Rounder (pictured above) to improve…
Scoop & Run: Get Ready for a Massive Influx of Untriaged Patients
When it comes to mass casualty planning, it’s not a game—it’s a philosophy. When a…
The New Tax Code: Seven Things You Need to Know
New rules and regulations that could impact your tax filings in April. Now that we’re…
Aftershock
Without a doubt, it was the worst night of my entire life. It had started…
Is Due Process Good for Emergency Physicians?
Due process should protect physician rights, but it is sometimes used – or waived –…