An increasing number of studies are shedding light on the use and effects of physical and chemical restraints in the prehospital setting. At the same time, state legislatures and national organization
High-volume fluid and blood product administration is often a cornerstone of managing critically ill patients in the emergency department. This Critical Care Device Series entry explains the rapid inf
Point-of-care ultrasound is increasingly valuable in the emergency department for early identification of molar pregnancy. In this installment of POCUS For The Win, you will learn to identify molar pr
Point-of-care ultrasound is increasingly valuable in the emergency department for early identification of molar pregnancy. In this installment of POCUS For The Win, you will learn to identify molar pr
The STAR Study evaluated the effectiveness of percutaneous stellate ganglion block (PSGB) in terminating electrical storms of VF and VT in patients who have otherwise been generally unresponsive to ot
Patients who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming report significant challenges in obtaining care. The Health Policy Journal Club evaluates the impact of health care teams' attitudes and w
Efforts to minimize "unnecessary" emergency department visits may be misdirected. A review of insurance claims - including Medicaid - found that many patients, particularly from lower socioeconomic st
Ophthalmologic complaints are a common reason for visits to the emergency department, with nearly 2 million cases per year. Many of the problems stem from retinal detachment, posterior vitreous detach
A penile fracture is a rare urological emergency, with an estimated 500–600 cases reported annually in the United States. While imaging should not delay surgical intervention when necessary, studies s
In 1965, the U.S. government predicted a physician shortage, or (more accurately), an imbalanced distribution of physicians in the country. To prevent this, the government created Health Professional