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Erythema ab Igne

Erythema ab igne

Dermatologic eruptions (AKA rashes) exist on such an interesting spectrum – from unexciting to emergent. We’ve previously discussed my general approach to rashes (and occasional disdain for them). We have also reviewed our need to maintain vigilance for the potential…

Hair Tourniquet

  Simple answers are always better than complicated ones. Often we get caught focusing on the complex and can forget that Basics are the Best (ex, Pediatric Shock Index, Optimize Chest Compressions, and Penicillin for Pneumonia)! Often, I have found…

Intranasal Analgesia

Being flexible and creative are important traits to have while working the ED.  It is also vital to always keep the end result in mind.  Pain control is always an important endpoint for us to constantly consider.  While most of us…

Neonatal Analgesia

In general, I try to do things that make my life easier.  Selfish or Brilliant? I’ll let you decide.  But on occasion, choices that we think should make things easier actually can be counterproductive.  A great example of this is…