How to Evaluate Diplopia and Spot Life-Threatening Etiologies
Diplopia, colloquially referred to as “double vision,” is a challenging chief complaint in the emergency department. The…
Posts by Joseph Harrington
By the Numbers: Overdose Cardiac Arrests
In 2020 42% increase in EMS-observed overdose cardiac arrests nationally compared to baseline of 42 per 100,000…
Managing Pain Relief in Palliative Care
Emergency physicians are proficient in recognizing and caring for the dying medical or trauma patient but often…
Know Your Case and Practice Your Testimony Before Your Malpractice Trial
Part 2 of 2 In Part 1 of this two-part series, I discussed the sequence of events…
Case Report: Subtle ECG Findings Evolving to STEMI
An inverted T wave occurring in an isolated electrocardiographic region is referred to as an isolated T…
Tips for Performing Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in the Emergency Department
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks are becoming an integral aspect of multimodal pain management in emergency departments. Ultrasound guidance…
Outpatient Management of Pulmonary Embolism
Historically, patients diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE) initially have been managed as inpatients. This practice stemmed from…
Other Nations Deserve Their Shot
The pandemic is splitting in two. In the United States, case numbers have plummeted, thanks to a…
Combating COVID in Latino Communities
The first gathering of what would become Illinois Unidos, a consortium dedicated to addressing the impact of…
Don’t Be Shy When Evaluating Patients Who Return to the ED
Bounceback visits provide an opportunity for emergency physicians to review a case again with a clear mind…