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Are We Triage Monkeys or Gods? Big and Small Decisions in the ED

Are We Triage Monkeys or Gods? Big and Small Decisions in the ED

by Lucy Karp | Aug 7, 2025 | Commentary, Critical Care, Grand Round Summaries, Resuscitation

While the term ‘God Squad’ reflects a real committee from the 1960s, we use it here critically to examine the risks of unchecked decision-making power in emergency care. This is a photo of the Admissions and Policy Committee of the Seattle Artificial Kidney Centre,...
Code Blind: Eye’m losing it! Vision Loss in the ED

Code Blind: Eye’m losing it! Vision Loss in the ED

by Talal Alkhaldi | Jul 3, 2025 | ENT, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Neurology, Ophthalmology

Imagine waking up one day, and the world around you is no longer as you’ve always seen it. The numbers on your alarm clock blur into nothingness, or half of your vision seems to have vanished altogether. Panic sets in as you make your way to the emergency department....
Navigating Twists, Turns and Tears: BCVI in the ED (Part 2)

Navigating Twists, Turns and Tears: BCVI in the ED (Part 2)

by Alie Wudwud | Jun 19, 2025 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Surgery, Trauma

Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) involves vessel injuries that occur from trauma mechanisms commonly seen in the emergency department: falls down stairs, motor vehicle collisions, and facial trauma. By identifying high-risk patients early, we can decrease the risk...
Law and Order: Navigating Medicolegal risk in Emergency Medicine Part 2

Law and Order: Navigating Medicolegal risk in Emergency Medicine Part 2

by Max Zworth | Apr 24, 2025 | Commentary, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Physician Wellness

In part 1 of this 2-part series on medicolegal risk in Emergency Medicine, we looked at two legal cases, with a primary focus on civil litigation and college complaints. In this section, we focus on risk assessment, documentation, and advice from lawyers and CMPA...
Nailed it! A guide to Fingertip Injuries

Nailed it! A guide to Fingertip Injuries

by Caroline Gregory | Jan 16, 2025 | Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Orthopedics, Recently Featured, Trauma

A stable and functional fingertip is essential for sensation, fine motor skills, grip strength, and the overall durability and cosmetic appearance of the hand. Fingertips, often the first point of contact during daily activities, are particularly susceptible to...
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