How To Build a Substitute for a Hurst Dilator for Use in Bougienage
Hurst dilators are reusable, flexible silicone-based devices that are more commonly used for dilatation of benign esophageal…
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How To Build a Substitute for a Hurst Dilator for Use in Bougienage
Hurst dilators are reusable, flexible silicone-based devices that are more commonly used for dilatation of benign esophageal... -
Opinion: Body Cams Could Compromise Physician-Patient Relationship
Two fundamental pillars of the Hippocratic Oath have been attacked, not by politicians or faceless bureaucrats but... -
Can Radiographs of Gunshot Wounds Determine Bullet Caliber?
You have just finished resuscitating a gunshot victim who has a wound to his chest. The bullet...
Opinion: Body Cams Could Compromise Physician-Patient Relationship
Two fundamental pillars of the Hippocratic Oath have been attacked, not by politicians or faceless bureaucrats but…
Can Radiographs of Gunshot Wounds Determine Bullet Caliber?
You have just finished resuscitating a gunshot victim who has a wound to his chest. The bullet…
When Do You Stop Trying to Resuscitate a Patient?
The Case A frantic call comes in on the box: “CPR in progress—three minutes out!” Emergency medical…
Diagnostic Testing Usage Data Can Help Emergency Physicians Manage Utilization
Diagnostic testing options available to emergency physicians continue to expand. The conflicts over the use and cost…
Nasoendoscopy a Useful Skill for Emergency Physicians
In my airway education travels, I meet folks who claim no need for endoscopy skills. While it’s…
ACEP Section Grants Advance Emergency Medicine
The ACEP section grant program was established to assist sections with meeting members’ needs, educating the public,…
Myths in Emergency Medicine: Diagnostic Imaging for Dizziness
Does Dizziness Cause You Diagnostic Disequilibrium? Although most providers have developed a standardized approach for the evaluation…
Emergency Physicians Find Opportunities for Patient Care, Career Advancement in VA Hospitals
After three deployments, 13 moves, and an incredible variety of jobs and experiences, I retired from the…
ACEP President Dr. Michael J. Gerardi Shares Views on Challenges Facing Emergency Medicine
Each year brings new challenges for our specialty to face and a new President to the lead…