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.
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.
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.
Identifying stroke mimics in the ED
In this post, we will aim to review the literature looking at identifying clinical and historical features that can help differentiate stroke mimics from strokes.... Read more.
Outpatient Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
In this post, we review an approach to antibiotics, bronchodilators, and corticosteroids in the outpatient management for acute exacerbations of COPD. COPD –... Read more.