Life in the balance: Why fluid choice matters in the Emergency Department
IV fluid is a drug Intravenous fluid administration is the second most common medical intervention next to supplemental oxygen.1Â Over 200 million liters of normal... Read more.
Airway Checklists in the ED
A checklist is a physical, cognitive aid that lists essential actions required for a task to compensate for limitations in human memory. While checklists have been... Read more.
Consent for resuscitation of incapable patients in the Emergency Department
In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Michael Wong discusses the process for obtaining consent for incapable persons in the Emergency Department. For a... Read more.
A How-to Guide to Goals of Care Discussions in the Emergency Department
In this two-part series, Dr. Michael Wong begins by reviewing a rational and patient-centered approach to difficult discussions in the Emergency Department around... Read more.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Recent Updates
The Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Guidelines are the standard of care for the modern battlefield. TCCC offers operational guidelines for a range of combat... Read more.
The Biliary Tree of Life: A review of common gallbladder and biliary diseases in the ED
Gallstone diseases are common and can lead to various intraabdominal emergencies. Gallstones are found in approximately 6% of men and 9% of women in the United States... Read more.
Echoes: Taking Your POCUS Game to the Next Level
Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is becoming increasingly prevalent in Emergency Departments (EDs) for diagnostic, procedural, and management purposes. In this post,... Read more.
Mechanical CPR: Past, Current, and Future
Mechanical CPR is a technology whereby a machine performs chest compressions in place of a human provider. These devices are becoming increasingly prevalent in the... Read more.
Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) – A Summary of the Joint Trauma System Clinical Practice Guideline
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. Damage Control Resuscitation (DCR) works synergistically with Damage Control Surgery (DCS)... Read more.
Mass Gathering Medicine: The New Frontier
Mass gathering medicine (MGM) is an exciting niche field of emergency medicine focused on providing emergency medical care at large events. Mass gatherings, as the... Read more.