Electrical Injuries in Children
From the September 2013 issue of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice, “An Evidence-Based Approach to Electrical Injuries in Children.” Reprinted with permission. To
The Ethics Dilemma
Regular discussions of difficult ethical encounters can better prepare training physicians to deal with what are often the most challenging cases. There are fundamental flaws in ho
Gillian Schmitz, MD
Dr. Schmitz graduated from the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in 2004. During residency at the University of North Carolina, where she was chief resident, she served as the a
What's the Diagnosis?
Case 1. The Patient A 44-year-old male with a history of upper extremity DVT and MRSA positivity presents with a constant, throbbing left wrist and forearm pain. He denies any t
You Have Money Questions? We Have Answers.
This time of year always prompts discussion regarding the subject of transition. As I visit emergency departments and medical groups throughout the country,
Creating Safe Harbors: Rethinking Tort Reform
More than 75% of physicians will face a medical malpractice claim over the course of their career.1 This experience is often emotionally and financially
Promoting and Expanding Ultrasound's Use in Central Venous Catheter Placement
Historically there have been various ways to place central lines. Ultrasound-guided central line placement has emerged as
A True Dental Emergency
Since the 1920s, 54 countries have had great success utilizing specialty-trained dental therapists to provide dental care in their communities. Non-traumatic dental pain (NTDP
Unexpected Discoveries: The Not-So-Incidental Radiographic Finding
As the use of imaging modalities continues to increase in frequency, the incidence of unexpected radiographic findings continues to
The ProCESS Trial: A Landmark Study in Sepsis Management
An interview with two experts Drs. David Huang and Haney Mallemat answer some questions regarding the study and its implications. Dr. Huang is