Dr. Jon Krohmer Supports Team Approach as Leader of OEMS at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
In emergency care, every minute counts. It’s critical that everyone, from the emergency medical services (EMS) providers…
Posts by Joseph Harrington
EMPRN Surveys Emergency Physicians on Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis
The Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network (EMPRN) was designed to provide a means of assessing the real-life…
Billing for Ultrasound Tests Done in the Emergency Department
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Epididymitis in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Onsite Medical Care, Resuscitation Increasingly Important at Mass Gathering Events
The term “mass gathering” refers to a variety of different events including music festivals, concerts, state fairs,…
ACEP Accredits Geriatric Emergency Care for Emergency Departments
Emergency department providers across the nation recognize that, every shift, patients seem older. These observations are not…
Antibiotics May Be Effective for Managing Appendicitis
“Appendicitis is an obstructed, ischemic ticking time bomb of a finger-like extension of the bowel, which if…
How Does Bias Affect Physicians, Patients?
Women have a higher rate of missed myocardial infarction. Black patients wait longer to receive care in…
Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in…
Airway Compromise a Risk With Oropharyngeal Hymenoptera Stings
It was supposed to be a nice refreshing run along a country road. On my return loop,…