Transplant Medicine in the ED
Patients who receive solid organ or stem cell transplants are complex, but we see them frequently in the Emergency Department! This review summarizes the physio... Read more.
Navigating a Digital Sea: Considerations for the Emergency Medicine Physician in an Era of Electronic Health Information
There is no denying that the evolution of technology will continue to alter our practice of Emergency Medicine; a prime example of this has come with the transi... 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, ... Read more.
Back to Basics: Revisiting Common EM Controversies
In this post, we will explore the current literature regarding common EM controversies, covering the nature and prevalence of penicillin allergies, the managem... Read more.
Selected Imaging Controversies in ED Trauma
Traumatic injuries are amongst the most common presentations for all emergency departments (ED). In 2010, there were over 1 million patients in Canada who vis... Read more.
An Analysis of Paralysis: Neuromuscular blocking agents in the Emergency Department
In this post, we will discuss the use of neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) for intubation in the Emergency Department; we will focus on considerations in pr... Read more.
An Update: Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
In this post, we will discuss updates and controversies surrounding rate control in Afib, specifically we will: Review the new 2017 CAEP Afib best practices gui... Read more.
Meningitis in the ED Patient
Meningitis is defined as the inflammation of the membranes of the brain and/or spinal cord. The incidence of bacterial meningitis is in the range of 5-10 cases ... Read more.
ED Crowding: Is it Getting Cramped in Here?
In this post, we take a deep dive into the ever-present issue of ED crowding, going beyond the basic input-throughput-output model and focusing on institutional... Read more.
Code Silver: Sanctuary Under Fire
A Code Silver represents the planned response for a person with a weapon within the hospital. The Ontario Hospital Association has recommended the addition of ... Read more.