Coding Wizard: The Emergency Department Shared Visit
Learn how to master shared-visit billing under new CPT and CMS guidelines for physician-led teams using medical decision making or time-based criteria.
Blog Archives
Tracheostomy Complications and the Emergency Setting
Master the anatomy and management of tracheostomy emergencies, from early dislodgement and cannula obstruction to rare tracheoesophageal fistulas.
Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now.
Full Circle: The Power of Long-Term Mentorship in Emergency Medicine
Dr. Kendall Donohue matches into the same pediatric EM fellowship as her 12-year mentor Dr. Eric Fleegler.
Alcohol Use Disorder: Screening Tools and Medications in the ED
How to screen for AUD and start naltrexone or other medications to reduce cravings and break the cycle of problematic drinking.
Phenylephrine and Epinephrine Push-Dose Vasopressors
Master push-dose phenylephrine and epinephrine dosing to manage hemodynamics during peri-intubation and shock in the ED.
Screening Tool Helps Docs Evaluate Patients at High Risk of Suicide
Identify imminent suicide risk in patients who deny intent using a model focused on autonomic states and key markers.
C-U Later C-Collar?
Case: A 71-year-old man is the restrained driver in a 25-mph front-end motor-vehicle crash (MVC). He self-extricates…
The Historic Freedom House and the Roots of Modern EMS Systems
Freedom House, the first U.S. EMS, proved that excellence and equity are linked. See why its legacy is a vital call to action for doctors.
Are Hospital On-Call Services Still Sustainable?
Hospital systems are cutting physician on-call services due to rising costs and declining revenues. Explore how these financial shifts impact care.