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…
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…