Brit Long

Recognizing the importance of patient disposition, the factors associated with poor outcomes, and how we can improve the care of our patients.

Remember that patient you had with a week of sore throat and fatigue who presented with new left upper abdominal pain? Splenic infarction isn’t such a rare entity in mononucleosis… This post is full of pearls and pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of splenic infarction in mono.

The patient with attempted hanging can present several challenges for ED providers. What injuries should you evaluate for, and how do you maximize outcomes?

We have dealt with Ebola, Dengue, and Chikungunya. Introducing the new kid on the block: Zika Virus.

In the midst of flu season with patients flooding your ED with similar presentations, what else do you need to consider? This post examines mimics of the flu, with pearls and pitfalls.

The increased troponin used to be a straight ticket to the cardiology service. Now, the picture isn’t so clear. What do you need to consider in the patient with elevated troponin?

What are the new updates for DVT and PE from the American College of Chest Physicians? This post provides a summary of the key recommendations for EM providers.

What do you do with the head trauma patient who is anticoagulated? Do you discharge the patient, observe and repeat CT, or admit the patient? This post evaluates this question and more.

Pearls and pitfalls in managing the trauma patient and finding occult pathology: a little knowledge goes a long way

Discharging patients from the emergency department can be risky. This article reviews ways to improve the discharge process and patient safety.