Today
scalpel published a blog entry.
The genderanalyzer computes that there is an 81% chance that my blog is written by a woman. Another manly ER blog, MDOD, is surprisingly gender-neutral (even without cat pics).Maybe I need to start po...11/23/2008 1:56:26 PM
Yesterday
scalpel published a blog entry.
This was the largest appendix I have ever seen. This patient had symptoms for almost a week before presenting to the ER. CT criteria for diagnosis of appendicitis include an appendiceal diameter of gr...11/22/2008 5:46:45 PM
Tuesday, November 18
scalpel published a blog entry.
Who gets the last overtime shift? Nurse K and Monkeygirl battle it out. Strangely addictive.Via CollegeHumor.11/18/2008 1:01:29 AM
November 17
scalpel published a blog entry.
Patients who display any of these signs probably do not have an emergency medical condition, and they will be SHOCKED to learn that all of their tests are normal. 1) They keep their eyes shut during t...11/17/2008 9:58:15 AM
November 16
scalpel published a blog entry.
No, not the potholes. Mmmmm, I think I just had a snarkgasm.But wait, there's more:"Within an hour, two dozen patients checked in, five of which shared the same last name. It didn’t take long to ascer...11/16/2008 8:54:36 AM
November 15
scalpel published a blog entry.
Chief Complaint: Leg PainHPI: Pt heard gunshots and ran away, felt pain in his right leg, thinks he was "grazed by a bullet." Hurts to walk on his right leg. Denies other complaints.Exam: One cm open ...11/15/2008 5:31:16 PM
November 11
scalpel published a blog entry.
Some people really want to be admitted to the hospital. Here are some of their more common presentations:1) They have a flare-up of their fibromyalgia, their chronic low back pain, or their migraines,...11/11/2008 1:05:39 PM
scalpel published a blog entry.
Street Watch - Notes of a Paramedic is an old blog but it's new to me. Here is a great post on STEMI with evolving ECGs. I was going to do a post on the Autopulse but while researching it I found that...11/11/2008 9:32:21 AM
scalpel published a blog entry.
To those who served our country, know that your service is appreciated.11/11/2008 6:41:38 AM
November 5
scalpel published a blog entry.
He's our president, warts and all.Where do we sign up for our free gasoline?11/5/2008 5:57:24 AM
November 2
scalpel published a blog entry.
Pretty self-explanatory, really.via CollegeHumor.11/2/2008 3:39:59 PM
October 31
scalpel published a blog entry.
via Instapundit10/31/2008 3:00:27 PM
October 28
scalpel published a blog entry.
This poor young girl was viciously attacked by an unknown animal and will likely require major reconstructive surgery if she is going to survive.There were no witnesses, and the prime suspect is still...10/28/2008 12:35:11 PM
scalpel published a blog entry.
I have long wondered if these might be a good idea in the ER instead of the two imperfect options we currently use for involuntary sedation:1) The long drawn-out negotiation followed (sometimes) by gr...10/28/2008 1:45:07 AM
October 27
scalpel published a blog entry.
Since it appears that America is headed towards obligatory Socialism courtesy of our imminent Democrat overlords, I have come up with a plan to spread the wealth in the Emergency Department as well. I...10/27/2008 12:03:10 AM