Unpacking the Opioid Blame Game
How responsible are emergency physicians for opioid addiction? A couple studies shed important light on…
Motov’s Cocktails: Sub-Dissociative Ketamine
In this ongoing conversation with Dr. Sergey Motov, a vocal proponent of non-opioid analgesia, we…
The Junkie
Who was the cavalier physician who got this veteran re-addicted to opiates? Some people say…
Evolution Health’s EM-Led Telemedicine Program Reduced ED Costs by 19%
Mobile-integration, command center operation are key components in early success. Emergency physicians are often caught…
Obamacare’s Future: Repeal, Replace or Revise
While the first attempt to repeal and replace the ACA came up short, it’s anyone’s…
Diagnosing Septic Arthritis
Remember that patient you thought had gout? Your first patient of the day is a…
Remote Ischemic Conditioning: New Adjunct for STEMI Care?
Large, multicenter trials are still in progress, but is RIPC ready for prime time now?…
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…