By Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Let’s face it: you didn’t go to medical school just to be baffled by bicarbonate. And yet, here you are, Googling ‘how to interpret an anion gap’ during your night shift while stress-eating peanut butter. You’re not alone. Even seasoned providers occasionally misread routine labs. But if you’re new to …
By Rob Beatty, MD FACEP If you’ve ever stood at the bedside with sweat forming under your lead apron, the patient crashing, and your attending breathing down your neck like a hawk in a Patagonia fleece, then you know the existential crisis of choosing your central line site. Do you go neck-first with the internal …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of those things that makes emergency physicians groan, hospitalists reach for the Lovenox, and interventional radiologists quietly roll up their sleeves. It’s common, potentially dangerous, and deceptively simple—until it isn’t. This blog post unpacks the diagnostic approach to DVT, discusses treatment options with a focus …
Lindee Abe, ARNP Vitamin D is back! In the beginning of the 20th century, it was not uncommon for patients with infectious diseases (like influenza and tuberculosis) to be placed outside. One rationale for this is that the fresh air created a natural ventilation system that decreased the spread of the infectious disease particles. While …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Introduction In the rapidly changing landscape of healthcare, staying updated with the latest advancements and also best practices is paramount. Continuing Medical Education (CME) plays a crucial role in ensuring healthcare professionals maintain their knowledge and skills. This article explores current trends in CME, including the costs per credit, reimbursement for …
Lindee Abe, APRN Asthma occurs in roughly 25 million people in the United States, making it a common diagnosis for clinicians in primary care. Asthma exacerbations are also responsible for urgent care and emergency department visits when it they not well-controlled. It is estimated that 62% of patients with asthma are not controlled. The goal …
