The Mathematics of Syncope
The PESIT trial deconstructed Syncope is a familiar complaint for emergency physicians, accounting for 1-3%…
An Uncomfortable Truth
One of your most experienced emergency medicine residents sits down next to you and conveys…
Reader Beware: When Research Goes Wrong
Over the years, my trust in medical research has slowly degraded as I’ve encountered the…
Acetaminophen Toxicity
To avoid liver failure in most serious cases, start NAC treatment immediately. Acetaminophen or paracetamol…
Lo-Tech, High Touch in Amazon Medicine
It was the beginning of the rainy, high-water season. The village, in the Amazonian flood…
The Case: 35-Year-Old With 2 1/2 Weeks of Numbness
A 35-year-old male presented to a large urban ED complaining of 2½ weeks of numbness in…
The Pros and Cons of Utilizing Med Students in the ED
Dear Director: Our local medical school contacted me and asked if we’d be able to take…
All About Praxbind: Pradaxa’s Effective Yet Pricey Reversal Agent
New oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are skyrocketing in popularity. Here’s what you need to know about…
Dysphoria
Some shifts the emergency department offers a glimpse into a distorted reality. It was well…
Junctional Tourniquets: Life-Saving Gear Born on the Battlefield
Saturday night turns into Sunday morning, and the ER waiting area finally starts to thin…