Being the ‘Bad Guy’
I am an intern in emergency medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital. I’ve been doing this job for…
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Being the ‘Bad Guy’
I am an intern in emergency medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital. I’ve been doing this job for... -
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that... -
Pediatric and Adolescent Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis in the pediatric age group. The clinical picture is nonspecific, and...
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that…
Pediatric and Adolescent Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis in the pediatric age group. The clinical picture is nonspecific, and…
Breathing Easy: Alternative Uses for Standard Accessories
People are clumsy, especially with their medications. How many times have we met patients who dropped their…
Should Nebulized Hypertonic Saline Be Used in the Treatment of Acute Viral Bronchiolitis?
Nebulized hypertonic saline is an emerging therapy for this indication. Viral bronchiolitis is the most common diagnosis…
Where’d You Get Shot, Son?
A man presents to triage at your emergency department at 1 a.m. He’s a tall, lanky middle-aged…
First NIH Awards for EM Proposals
For the first time, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are extending research awards specifically for emergency…
New Publication Round-Up
All titles listed below are available at discount prices for ACEP and EMRA members. Visit the ACEP…
Perinatal Disaster Management
The pregnancy and neonatal periods create unique challenges for medical providers in disaster settings. Maternal physiology is…
Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy: In the ER?
These findings are certainly cause for careful consideration prior to withdrawal of care in any acute care…