How Propofol Compares with Dexamethasone, Sumatriptan for Treating Migraines
Migraines remain a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. Accounting for 2.1 million visits annually, they…
About Justin McNamee, DO
Justin McNamee, DO, is an attending physician at Emergency Medicine Professionals; EMPros, in Ormond Beach, Florida.
Posts by Justin McNamee, DO
End-Tidal Capnography Can be Useful for Detecting Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Monitoring COPD
End-tidal capnography has gained momentum over the years as a standard for monitoring patients undergoing procedural sedation…
Bougienage Good Alternative for Treating Retained Esophageal Coins
Children, for whatever reason, have a predilection for swallowing coins. Perhaps it’s the taste or that they’re…
How To Build a Substitute for a Hurst Dilator for Use in Bougienage
Hurst dilators are reusable, flexible silicone-based devices that are more commonly used for dilatation of benign esophageal…
Tips for Relieving Increased Intraocular Pressure
The Case A 24-year-old male presents to the ED late Saturday night after leaving the local watering…
Keep Video Laryngoscope Clear with IV Tubing, Saline, and Some Ingenuity
The Case A 42-year-old female presents to the emergency department after sustaining blunt facial trauma from a…
10 Tips for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Venous Access
Intravenous access is a simple procedure of paramount importance for many emergency department patients. Although access is…
How to Perform Positive Pressure Technique for Nasal Foreign Body Removal
The Case A 3-year-old female presents to the emergency department after placing a small bead into her…
How To Use Continuous Wall Suction for Paracentesis
A quick and safe way to drain this fluid without tying up resources at the bedside. …