How to Recognize Signs of Elder Abuse, Mistreatment
Because the elderly use emergency services more frequently than younger Americans, emergency physicians are in a unique…
Emergency Medicine
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How to Recognize Signs of Elder Abuse, Mistreatment
Because the elderly use emergency services more frequently than younger Americans, emergency physicians are in a unique... -
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... -
Emergency Medical Services Arrivals, Admission Rates to the Emergency Department Analyzed
The ambulances keep rolling, and for many years, the majority of their trips ended with a patient...
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…
Emergency Medical Services Arrivals, Admission Rates to the Emergency Department Analyzed
The ambulances keep rolling, and for many years, the majority of their trips ended with a patient…
Biphasic Allergic Reactions: Observation, Treatment Guidelines
Case A 44-year old woman with a peanut allergy accidently eats a cookie containing peanuts while attending…
Readers Weigh in on Marijuana Legalization, Decriminalization
The argument that we, as a nation, can “Make Marijuana Safer by Making It Legal” [Oct. 2014]…
Praise for Evidence-Based Advice on Prescribing Antibiotics, Testing Blood Cultures
Dr. Radecki, I appreciate the extensive review of the research in regards to the perils of providing…
Find the Global Health Care Volunteer Position That’s Right for You
Part 1 of a three-part series. Interest in practicing and teaching emergency medicine around the world has…
10 Tips for Safety in Airway Management
Not too long ago, safety in airway management hinged on two pillars of safety: the first was…
Oseltamivir’s Broad-Use Effectiveness Against Seasonal Influenza Questioned
Have you enjoyed the lovely summer and fall? I hope so because as some people say, “winter…
Some Emergency Medicine Techniques, Treatments from 1974 Hold Value
1. Nov./Dec. 1974: The art of physical diagnosis performed with serious sideburns. 2. Simulation training…