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Retained foreign bodies are not uncommon in emergency medicine, but this case presented unusual circumstances as the patient had consulted a Reiki master for a regimen of colon cleansing.
A Brief History of Emergency Medical Services in the United States
Pre-hospital emergency care in the modern age is often described as a “hierarchy” of human and physical resources utilized in the ac
The EMS Handoff: A Critical Time for Critical Improvement
In the middle of a busy shift, you are hastily beckoned to a new patient's room just as he has begun to seize. Your patient is an 8-year-old-
The Case for Prehospital and ED Use of Tourniquets
A 27-year-old male is brought in by ambulance after experiencing a gunshot wound to the mid right thigh. At the time of his arrival with EMS, he is
The Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Tips on Getting Your Research Off the Ground Undertaking a brand new research project can be a daunting task. Part of this process may involve submitting a propos