I’ll be the villain
I like to think of myself as a superhero. I work tireless hours with little thanks under…
Blog Archives
A little more conversation
In the early 1930s the practice of medicine was akin to the Model A. The Model A,…
The perfect gift for ‘Doctor Dad’
It’s impossible to buy gifts for my dad. So I’m going to get him a stethoscope. Hear…
What’s in a name? Formality in the ED
I waited my entire life to be Dr. Jeremy Faust and to write my first orders as…
Mandatory flu vaccine for health workers
“Are there any side effects I should know about?” asked the young lady. “No, there aren’t,” answered…
The deep well
In the ED we are a deep well of patience and under-standing. The grace we extend to…
Headache and Neck Pain – When to Suspect Cervical Artery Dissection
Introduction Headache and neck pain are extremely common chief complaints in the emergency department. One study found…
Acute respiratory infection in pregnancy
February 1, 2013
- Howard Roemer, M.D.; Benjamin Roemer, M.D.; Vern L. Katz, M.D.; Deeksha Dewan, M.D.; and Christopher Bentley, B.S.
- 0 Comment
This article is aimed at providing readers with a better understanding of several high risk pulmonary infections…
Wake-up call
Back in the days before RRC limits, 36-plus-hour shifts were quite the norm. I recall during my…
Mayor Bloomberg and narcotics
There was a bit of hue and cry earlier regarding Mayor Bloomberg’s report on the matter of…