Neonatal Meningitis Diagnosis Difficult Given Subtle Symptoms of Vomiting, Irritability
The Case An 11-day-old female neonate with a chief complaint of jaundice was brought to the emergency…
Posts by Joseph Harrington
ACEP Endorses Latest Surviving Sepsis Campaign Recommendations
ACEP endorsed the latest iteration of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines, totaling 67 pages with 93…
Resilience Training, Mindfulness Can Ease Emergency Department Stress
According to Bonnano, “Resilience is the process of experiencing an adversity and managing to maintain a relatively…
Billing, Coding Tips for Smoke Cessation Counseling in the Emergency Department
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Emergency Physicians Discuss Emergent Use of Pacemakers for Patients with Bradycardia
Nothing gets your heart racing like bradycardia. Wait, that sounds backwards. How about, “Nothing makes you as…
Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block Can Help Avoid Opioid Use for Patients with Rib Fractures
Pain management of the acutely injured patient with rib fractures can be difficult for even the most…
Emergency Department Information Exchange Can Help Coordinate Care for Highest Utilizers
This article is not about busting drug-seekers. This article is about coordinating care for our emergency department’s…
Tips for Physicians on Billing for ECGs and X-Rays
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Opinion: Connecting with Patients Can Help You Become a Better Doctor
It was a typical Friday night: The trauma bay was full, patients were lined up in hallway…