Workforce-Trained Physicians Fill Gap
It is not news that there are not enough residency-trained, board-certified emergency physicians (“EM Workforce Stretched, Maldistributed,”…
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‘Road House Rules’ for EMS Interactions in ED
The e-mail that came from one of my most conscientious paramedics was similar to many others I... -
Workforce-Trained Physicians Fill Gap
It is not news that there are not enough residency-trained, board-certified emergency physicians (“EM Workforce Stretched, Maldistributed,”... -
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We didn’t send Christmas cards this year. This was mostly because our son was not home from...
Join the Club
We didn’t send Christmas cards this year. This was mostly because our son was not home from…
Beyond the Mandate: Why ObamaCare Matters
There was an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times written by one Ms. Ward, a woman with…
No Hors D’Oeuvres, Please
The latest nationwide fad in the marketing of emergency medicine is the “Senior ED.” I’m sure many…
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that…
Don’t PIMP Me, Bro
Ten years ago I flew from New Orleans to Dallas to take the ABEM recertification exam for…
Should Nebulized Hypertonic Saline Be Used in the Treatment of Acute Viral Bronchiolitis?
Nebulized hypertonic saline is an emerging therapy for this indication. Viral bronchiolitis is the most common diagnosis…
Evaluating Children in Postdisaster Situations
Since 1996, training courses on “Management of Disasters: Focus on Children” have been conducted annually at Case…
Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy: In the ER?
These findings are certainly cause for careful consideration prior to withdrawal of care in any acute care…
‘Road House Rules’ for EMS Interactions in ED
The e-mail that came from one of my most conscientious paramedics was similar to many others I…