Prehospital Care
Commentary
Vacationing Doctors Intervene After Shark Attack
Two trauma doctors and other clinicians care for a teenage girl injured after a shark attack.
Commentary
‘Blood Everywhere’: Nurses Control In-Flight Crisis
Nurse couple returning from vacation assist man who fell, was unconscious and bleeding, with few resources on plane.
Latest News
How Drones Are Reducing Emergency Response Times
Drones may allow for faster delivery of life-saving equipment before first responders arrive.
Latest News
US 911 System Is Nearing Its Own Emergency
Out of date and underfunded, 911 systems may not be reliably accessible during a crisis.
Commentary
‘Just Be Prepared’: MD Finds Overdose Victim in an Alley
Emergency medicine physician treats community man for overdose, and suggests all HCPs should carry naloxone for such instances.
From the Journals
New Blood Test for Large Vessel Stroke Could Be a ‘Game Changer’
When combined with clinical scores, a “game-changing” blood test can expedite the diagnosis and treatment of large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke,...
Perspectives
In the Future, a Robot Intensivist May Save Your Life
Dr. Wilson comments on a unique closed-loop system that can resuscitate and stabilize trauma patients during transport to a higher level of care...
Commentary
‘No Pulse’: An MD’s First Night Off in 2 Weeks Turns Grave
Physician on a night out with friends works to save the life of a man who is unresponsive and has no pulse.
Latest News
Why Everyone Needs Their Own Emergency Medicine Doctor
From telemedicine consults covered by insurance to concierge care that is not, many can connect with non–emergency department emergency care.
From the Journals
Why is buprenorphine use flatlining?
“Clinicians are not maximizing opportunities to initiate buprenorphine treatment among patients with opioid addiction,” Dr. Kao-Ping Chua said.
Commentary
A doctor intervenes in a fiery car crash
‘While all of the children were concerning to me, I identified one in particular: the 5-year-old boy.’