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What does the Advanced and Difficult Airway Course cover?

October 1, 2026September 29, 2026 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

Airway emergencies require structured assessment, sound clinical judgment, and familiarity with appropriate interventions. We offer the Advanced and Difficult Airway Course to help healthcare providers strengthen their knowledge of airway management, stabilization, and intubation. Through progressive modules, clinical algorithms, instructional videos, and scenario-based learning, the course supports practical decision-making across routine, difficult, and failed-airway situations. …

The Top 10 Most Commonly Missed Lab Results (And How Not to Screw Them Up)

September 17, 2026September 15, 2026 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

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 …

The Central Line Showdown: Jugular vs Subclavian vs Femoral

August 15, 2026 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

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 …

Clot Happens: Interventional Radiology and the Battle Against DVT

August 28, 2026July 15, 2026 by Rob Beatty, MD FACEP

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 …

The Neglected Benefits of Vitamin D

August 28, 2026July 1, 2026 by Lindee Abe

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 …

Navigating the Ever-Evolving Landscape of Continuing Medical Education

June 15, 2026 by PPE Medical

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 …