Outpatient Management of Pulmonary Embolism
Historically, patients diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE) initially have been managed as inpatients. This practice stemmed from…
Posts by Joseph Harrington
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…
Using Ultrasound to Diagnose Patient with Bilateral, Atraumatic Hand Pain
The Case A 25-year-old man with no past medical history presented to the emergency department with bilateral…
Patient Visits Plummet During Pandemic
Editor’s Note: Read Dr. Cedric Dark’s commentary on this EMRA + PolicyRx Health Policy Journal Club article….
Unintended Consequences of Vaccine “Passports”
With millions of coronavirus vaccinations being administered each day in the United States, an important question has…
Expedited Partner Therapy Can Stop Sexually Transmitted Infections
A 21-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of dysuria a week following exposure to…
Case Report: Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms Require Repeat ECGs
The Case A 35-year-old white woman presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of chest…
Tips for Diagnosing Abusive Head Trauma
The Case A 2-year-old male presents with vomiting. He was seen by his pediatrician two days ago…