Is Acute Care Surgery Optimal for Nontrauma Emergencies?
Yes: Model provides cost-effective surgical care. I can say without qualification that acute care surgery is the…
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Is Acute Care Surgery Optimal for Nontrauma Emergencies?
Yes: Model provides cost-effective surgical care. I can say without qualification that acute care surgery is the... -
Ultrasound for Appendicitis
Diagnosing appendicitis by ultrasonography was first described by Puylaert in the 1980s.1 However, many factors have prevented... -
A First Responder Responds
As a first responder who has been called to the scene of a chemical suicide, I wanted...
Ultrasound for Appendicitis
Diagnosing appendicitis by ultrasonography was first described by Puylaert in the 1980s.1 However, many factors have prevented…
A First Responder Responds
As a first responder who has been called to the scene of a chemical suicide, I wanted…
2012 Subspecialty Application Cycles and Certification Exams
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by…
Stroke in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage….
Being the ‘Bad Guy’
I am an intern in emergency medicine at Detroit Receiving Hospital. I’ve been doing this job for…
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that…
Pediatric and Adolescent Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is an infrequent diagnosis in the pediatric age group. The clinical picture is nonspecific, and…
Breathing Easy: Alternative Uses for Standard Accessories
People are clumsy, especially with their medications. How many times have we met patients who dropped their…
30,000 Feet of … Pillows
Flying immediately after a night shift sounded like a good idea. A quiet flight, a nap on…