ArticleAppropriate Analgesic Use in the Emergency DepartmentAuthor:Francis L. Counselman, MDPublish date: June 1, 2014 Patients participating in occupational and sports-related activities requiring ascent to high elevations are at risk of developing a range of high...Read More
ArticleWas the Correct Imaging Performed After a Motor Vehicle Accident?Author:Francis L. Counselman, MDPublish date: July 1, 2012 This month’s column examines the malpractice case and the criteria for imaging decisions based on NEXUS and the Canadian C-Spine Rule. Read More
ArticleOvercompensation for Low Sodium Leads to Severe InjuryAuthor:Francis L. Counselman, MDPublish date: May 1, 2012 Two cases are discussed by Neal Flomenbaum, MD: a woman with chronic hyponatremia is misdiagnosed, and an error is made in the administration rout...Read More
ArticleUntreated Woman With Abdominal PainAuthor:Francis L. Counselman, MDPublish date: April 1, 2012 This month’s cases include an untreated young woman with abdominal pain and a man with an AAA. Read More
ArticleA Suicidal PatientAuthor:Francis L. Counselman, MDPublish date: March 1, 2012 This month’s cases include an intoxicated suicidal patient and a man with a ruptured appendix. Read More
ArticleAre You Prepared for These Dermatologic Emergencies?Author:Francis L. Counselman, MDPublish date: March 1, 2009 Although most skin problems seen in the emergency department are not serious, some can be life-threatening. Here's how to deal with five of the wo...Read More
