Breaking the Glass – Elder Abuse
An 84-year-old male presented to the ED after a fall. The patient is confused but he talks about the fire truck ride with the “lights”. He knows the city and... Read more.
We Need to Talk: Communicating with patients
During your medical training, how many times did someone watch you talk to a real patient? What about explaining their diagnosis? Or how to take their medications?... Read more.
Concussion: Complications and Public Safety (Part 3)
In the final post of this 3-part series on concussions, Dr. Erica Lee discusses how to recognize and manage post-concussion complications, and hopes to raise awareness... Read more.
Concussion: Inside the Emergency Department (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our series on concussions. In this post, Dr. Erica Lee reviews how to make the diagnosis of concussion and manage these patients in the ED.... Read more.
Concussion: Inside the Head (Part 1)
Head injuries are commonly seen in the emergency department and a large group of these patients will subsequently be diagnosed with a concussion. In this three-part... Read more.
Finessing your Finances in residency
It’s no surprise to any resident that debt is a large contributor to stress. We have high debt levels that continue to rise1, and less job security as employment... Read more.
Tricks of the Trach: Approach to Tracheostomy Patients in the Emergency Department
In this post, we will review the anatomy, essential history, and common presentations of tracheostomy patients in the ED, including obstruction, decannulation, bleeding,... Read more.
