Coronavirus Impacts on Emergency Medicine Residency
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on March 17, 2020, and was accurate at that time. Because…
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Pandemic Preparedness for Residencies
Editors’ Note: This article was accepted on March 11, 2020, and was accurate at that time. Because…
Who’s to Blame for Unfair Litigation?
Note: Part 1 of this two-part column discusses the ethics of expert testimony and standard of care….
Physicians, Fund Your 401(k) Now
Q. I know I should get started investing, but I just haven’t gotten around to it. What…
What’s the Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor?
I’ve had a mentor since I was 13 years old. My mentors afforded me experiences as a…
How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Nerve Blocks
Ultrasound-guided single injection nerve blocks have become a valuable tool in the multimodal strategy for pain control…
Tips for Managing Weber B Ankle Fractures
In the emergency department, isolated fibular ankle fractures are frequently characterized using the Danis-Weber classification system. This…
Toxicology Question: What Flower Did the Greek Army Use Against a City?
Question: What beautiful bloom was used by the Greek army against the city of Kirrha? Click here…
Data Snapshots: Trends in U.S. Emergency Department Imaging
The percentage of patients receiving diagnostic imaging in the ED continues to increase. Although CT and ultrasound…
EM Docs in Training: Is COVID-19 the Ultimate Learning Opportunity?
What a wild time to be an EM physician, let alone an EM physician in training. I’m…