Dec 23 2021
Rocket Science vs Brain Surgery – Who’s Really Smarter?
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I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the holidays and don’t want to write anything serious. So, we are devoting our time today to answering one of life’s great questions - are neurosurgeons or aerospace engineers smarter?
Dec 17 2021
COVID-19, Stress, and You
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Emergency physicians reported that the COVID-19 pandemic made them feel more stressed, lonely, anxious, irritable, and sad. Overall, EM providers had an uptick in alcohol use and a decrease in daily exercise. Laughter (humor and positive reframing) was the best medicine during this time.
Nov 08 2021
Dear White Colleagues in EM | Becoming Better Allies
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There are specific actions that non-minority providers can take to effectively help combat racism and inequity.
Jun 21 2021
Scribes – Do the Facts Live Up to the Hype?
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In-person ED scribes may improve financial productivity (RVUs) and clinical efficiency, though effects are probably small and good data are lacking. Insufficient data exist to determine impact on patient or clinician satisfaction, scribe documentation quality, or differences in scribe training.
Jun 04 2021
Podcasting on the Way to Work – Does It Work?
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Emergency medicine residents had no change in performance on both initial and delayed recall tests based on podcast material listened to undistracted versus driving.
Apr 26 2021
Leadership 104 – Great Teams
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Teams make excellent health care possible. We are better and more effective as a part of a team. Here are four ways to build great teams.
Dec 25 2020
All I Want for Christmas Is You – COVID-19 Version
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Here are the lyrics to All I Want for Christmas Is You - COVID-19 Version. Enjoy! I hope your holidays are safe and filled with love.
Dec 04 2020
Scary Driving Events While Sleepy in EM Residents
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EM residents who drove after night shifts were at risk for motor vehicle crashes. There was higher risk earlier in training, and all training levels underestimate how at risk they were.
Nov 11 2020
Is It Safe to Fly During COVID-19?
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”The risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during air travel is lower than from an office building, classroom, supermarket, or commuter train.”
Nov 06 2020
Help for Your COVID Fear, Grief, Anxiety, and Depression
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It’s OK to get support and seek out help for your own mental health during this public health crisis. There is no shame.