Wake-up call
Back in the days before RRC limits, 36-plus-hour shifts were quite the norm. I recall during my…
OB/GYN
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Wake-up call
Back in the days before RRC limits, 36-plus-hour shifts were quite the norm. I recall during my... -
ACS In the Pregnant Patient
Introduction Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a rare entity in the parturient population occurring in 3 to... -
Choosing to Bridge the Gap
One afternoon a few years back, my second patient of the shift was a 60-year-old female, June...
ACS In the Pregnant Patient
Introduction Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a rare entity in the parturient population occurring in 3 to…
Choosing to Bridge the Gap
One afternoon a few years back, my second patient of the shift was a 60-year-old female, June…
Critical Issues in the Initial Evaluation and Management of Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department in Early Pregnancy
Emergency physicians frequently evaluate and manage patients with abdominal pain and/or vaginal bleeding during the first trimester…
Drugs of Abuse in Pregnancy
Drug abuse patients are often complex in their presentation and management, but those who are pregnant add…
Introduction: Heimlich Maneuver
Well over 30 years ago, as a raw PG-1 on my first month in the ED, I…
Keep Religion Out of Our Laws
I would like to respond to Dr. David Baehren’s colum titled “Let My People Go” (April 2012,…
Sepsis in Pregnancy
Maternal infection resulting in sepsis may cause up to 30% of the ICU admissions occurring in obstetric…
Stroke in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage….
To OB or Not to OB – That Is the Question
I know you all have some interesting, if not bizarre, OB-related stories. I mean, the babies, they…