Four Perfect Days in Las Vegas
Certain places and experiences make this city famous, so when you’re here, take advantage. Whether it’s one…
Posts by Jed Henson
Updated Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Management
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released a comprehensive guideline on the management of…
Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in Medical Education
The inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles in undergraduate medical education is considered crucial for…
Case Report: What’s Causing Uncontrolled Movements?
A 61-year-old African American male with history of uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anxiety, major depressive…
Case Report: The Not So Normal, Normal EKG
A 35-year-old male presented to the emergency department complaining of chest pain that started 1.5 hours prior…
Case Report: A Patient With a Fishy Story
A 41-year-old woman arrived in a Hawaii emergency department with her husband early in the morning. The…
From Seppuku to Shanks: How To Manage Abdominal Stab Wounds
The incidence of penetrating abdominal trauma accounts for less than 10 percent of all trauma patients, with…
The Complete Guide to Childcare for Emergency Physicians
Emergency medicine requires flexibility as we work irregular shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Unlike the general populace,…
Case Report: The Ice Pack Test
This patient is a 52-year-old male with past medical history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia who presented to…
Emergency Physician Suffers a Different Kind of Moral Injury
One night I found myself on the other side of the stretcher, as a patient waiting for…