The Painful Reality Behind America’s Surge in Tramadol Prescriptions
Tramadol provides suboptimal pain relief, is a high risk for abuse and addiction, has multiple…
Think Twice Before Hitting ‘Reply All’
Dear Director: I send group emails to our emergency department on a fairly regular basis. About…
Diagnose This Painful Groin Mass
The otherwise healthy 27-year-old thinks it’s an abscess. Do you agree? You are working Friday…
Four West Virginia Cities Sue The Joint Commission
Suit alleges that JCAHO’s misrepresentation of opioid risks contributed to West Virginia’s opioid crisis. On…
Don’t Forget These Important Year-End Financial Deadlines
2017 is almost in the rearview mirror. While your mind may be more on presents…
Kevin Rodgers, President of AAEM, Killed in Apparent Robbery
The untimely death of this Army veteran and decorated educator leaves unanswered questions, and a…
The Current State of Refractory VF
Given the difficulty in converting RVF to a perfusing rhythm, here are a few strategies…
4 EMS Myths, Busted
EMS is often criticized for not having the same evidence base as hospital-based medicine. Backboards,…
Just Do The Next Right Thing
When burnout threatens, sometimes it’s the hardest cases that re-ignite our passion. Around 5:30 in…
How to Care For A Racist Patient
Dear Director: Occasionally I have a patient refuse to let me care for them because they…