New Hospital Disaster Resources Available
Deciding whether and when to evacuate a hospital during an emergency situation can be a daunting decision,…
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New Hospital Disaster Resources Available
Deciding whether and when to evacuate a hospital during an emergency situation can be a daunting decision,... -
Dream Breathers
For every person who has done something significant in his or her life, there is at least... -
The Privilege of a Lifetime
I was cleaning out my (paper) file cabinet last week and came across my plastic name badge...
The Privilege of a Lifetime
I was cleaning out my (paper) file cabinet last week and came across my plastic name badge…
By what criteria is it acceptable to declare death in DCD donors?
Irreversibility is consistent with legal The determination of death affects all physicians, and modern medical technology has…
ACEP Develops Plan to Influence Reform
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law in March, but as expected with…
PQRI, CMS Core Measures Increase Pressure to Report
Some emergency physicians may perceive hospital quality-improvement initiatives as endeavors that were conceived primarily by academic types…
Sore Throats—What Really Works?
Sore throat is a common complaint in the emergency department and outpatient clinic setting. “Strep throat” caused…
Be Prepared for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
An overhead speaker rings several times and is followed by a brief burst of static. “Ladies and…
Emergency Physicians Lead the House of Medicine
It wasn’t so long ago that emergency physicians were often overlooked for appointment to state or national…
Perseverance Is Contagious
During an academic discussion recently, a colleague said that to be a physician requires quite a bit…
Dream Breathers
For every person who has done something significant in his or her life, there is at least…