Become an Expert in X-Ray Interpretation
Despite advanced diagnostic imaging methods such as computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, X-rays still…
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Become an Expert in X-Ray Interpretation
Despite advanced diagnostic imaging methods such as computed tomography scans, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, X-rays still... -
Interpreting Pediatric Breathing Issues
It’s the middle of the night in your emergency department and a little kid is brought in... -
Latest Evidence and Wisdom on Concussions
When it comes to concussions, Andrew Perron, MD, FACEP, knows what he doesn’t know—and he wants to...
Interpreting Pediatric Breathing Issues
It’s the middle of the night in your emergency department and a little kid is brought in…
Latest Evidence and Wisdom on Concussions
When it comes to concussions, Andrew Perron, MD, FACEP, knows what he doesn’t know—and he wants to…
Don’t Let Bias Affect How You Treat Your Patients
“Don’t worry about them, doc—they’re a frequent flier.” “Doc, they’re just drug-seeking.” These phrases are much too…
ACEP Defending “Prudent Layperson” in Court
In its escalating fight against Anthem BlueCross BlueShield’s dangerous policy of retroactive denials of ED visits the…
Impact Is Defined by the Importance of the Moment, Not the Size of the Action
He is a middle-aged man with a ruddy face and full cheeks standing behind the hot food…
Procedural Prowess as a Shield for Burnout
We are at a crossroads in emergency medicine. We have a lot external pressures to increase speed…
Safe Discharge in Non-Low Risk Chest Pain Patients
There’s been a clear shift in the emergency medicine mindset toward chest pain over the past few…
Do Hallway and Other Non-Private Exams Negatively Affect Patient Encounters?
Emergency physicians often find themselves treating patients in settings that don’t provide sufficient privacy or confidentiality. These…
Data Suggests Lactated Ringer’s Is Better than Normal Saline
Myth: Normal Saline Is the IV Fluid of Choice Which fluid is superior, normal (0.9%) saline or…