Necrotizing Fasciitis Requires Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment
The Case A 60-year-old male with past medical history of anxiety and depression presented to the emergency…
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Tainted Synthetic Cannabis Leads to Coagulopathy Outbreak
The Case After entering the room, it is clear something unusual is going on. This previously healthy…
Can 911 Triage Nurses Improve Care and Save Money?
The following is a summary of “DC’s New 911 Nurse Triage Program” from the October issue of…
For Pediatric Lumbar Punctures, Stylet In or Out?
Question 1: For pediatric lumbar punctures (LPs), does advancement of the LP needle without a stylet (ie,…
How to Effectively Block an Acutely Fractured Distal Radius
Distal radius fractures (commonly called Colles’ or Smith’s fractures) are often encountered in the emergency department, with…
In Pediatric Erythema Multiforme Minor, Is Herpes a Common Cause?
Question 2: In pediatric cases of erythema multiforme (EM) minor, is herpes simplex virus (HSV) a common…
New, More Potent Rabies Treatment Now Available
HyperRAB 300 IU/mL is a higher-potency formulation of a previously Food and Drug Administration–approved rabies immune globulin…
Tips for Treatment Following Possible Rabies Exposure
An emergency physician friend texted me about whether I thought he should get rabies postexposure prophylaxis (RPEP)….
2018-2019 Compensation Report for Emergency Physicians
The national average salary for emergency physicians increased again this past year, a full 3.5 percent. Not…
The Making of “Do No Harm,” a Film about Physician Suicide
As the camera pans on an aerial shot of the New York City skyline at dusk, we…