The NNT: Reclaiming the Negative Space
Taking into account the negative space, we have a more complete picture of the positive and negative effects of treatment and can make more informed decisions w
The Future of EMRA
“Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” Both baseball legend Yogi Berra and Nobel laureate Neils Bohr are credited with versions of this saying. Regardless of
Foreign-Body Aspiration: A Pediatric Airway Emergency
Foreign-body aspirations are potential life-threatening emergencies and are the leading causes of unintentional injury in children less than one
Uncomfortably Numb: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Treatment
Case Scenario You are in the middle of a busy shift when you receive a pre-hospital call that EMS is 15 minutes out with an active
A Review of U.S. Disaster Preparedness Programs
This fall, the first cases of Ebola were diagnosed and treated in the United States. Although the spread of this disease fell far short of the disaster
Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Aid Shoulder Reduction
Case A 16-year-old boy presents to the ED with right shoulder pain after strongly throwing a ball overhand. He denies any direct trauma or his
The White Count: Acute Hyperleukocytosis and Leukostasis
Etiology and Management Case. A 25-year-old previously healthy male presents with a three-week history of flu-like symptoms, including myalgia
Energizing through Art
Acrylic paints and black ink pen on regular photocopy paper. I paint directly on the actual photocopies, so all the original EKG lines are preserved. As emergency physicians, e
Post-Intubation Hemodynamic Collapse in the Critically Ill Patient
In patients with multiple comorbidities or severe underlying heart disease, ETI may precipitate cardiac ischemia or dysrhythmia lead
Breathing Easier With Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Case A 60-year-old male rolls in by EMS with a complaint of shortness of breath. He was discharged from prison two months ago, at which time he ceased a