by Mejbel Alazemi | Mar 12, 2026 | Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Infectious Disease, Resuscitation
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is about using the right antibiotic, only when needed, and choosing the appropriate dose, route, and duration. The goal is to treat infections effectively while reducing harm, both to the individual and to the healthcare system. It’s...
by Fiona Raymond, Nikki Huebener | Feb 26, 2026 | cheo, Featured, Grand Round Summaries, Pediatrics, Toxicology
“Don’t put it in your mouth!” – a quote from every parent at some point when raising their child, or a classic 80s Canadian commercial. Sometimes, though, this warning comes too late or goes unheeded. What do we do in the ED when we see a...
by Meehan Andrew, Nikki Huebener | Jan 29, 2026 | cardiac arrest, Chronic Pain, Critical Care, Featured, Grand Round Summaries
As Emergency Physicians, we are all experts in saving lives, yet we are often least prepared for the moment when a patient is imminently dying. The hardest decision isn’t starting resuscitation; it’s knowing when it is non-beneficial and ensuring the patient is...
by Miguel Cortel-LeBlanc | Jan 15, 2026 | Featured
Migraine is among the most common presentations to emergency departments (EDs), yet its management remains highly variable. Despite strong evidence supporting specific parenteral therapies, ineffective treatments persist while high-value procedural options remain...
by Shahbaz Syed | Dec 25, 2025 | Commentary, Featured
Every December, the Emergency Department changes character a little. Lights show up around the nursing station. Someone brings in shortbread that appears to pre-date the Roman Empire. There is Christmas music. Someone inevitably wrongly claims that “Die Hard” is not a...
