VEP Healthcare names Sanford Herman, MD, new interim Chair of Emergency Medicine and ED Medical Director at Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville
Distinguished emergency medicine physician has more than 30 years of experience in the field (CONCORD, CALIFORNIA, USA) VEP Healthcare is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanford “Sandy” Herman, MD, to the positions of interim Chair of Emergency Medicine and...
Have You Observed Your Clinical Decision Unit Lately?
Better collaboration between the ED and hospitalists. A more satisfying patient experience. The majority of admissions discharged home. Shorter lengths of stay. These are the results being achieved at hospitals nationwide thanks to the advantages provided by a...
Mnemonic For Treating Critically Ill In ED
The following link takes you to an excellent 10 minute video that expands on the routine ABCs: http://www.medpagetoday.com/EmergencyMedicine/EmergencyMedicine/46846 The video is summarized in the article below which has multiple links to very good online resources....
Seizures in Adults, Part 2
SEIZURES IN ADULTS - STATUS EPILEPTICUS A few weeks ago I wrote to you about the workup, treatment, and disposition of ED patients with unprovoked seizures, as well as the route of medication administration for ED patients with known seizures. A link to that...
CDC Influenza Alert
The flu has arrived. The CDC reports an increasing incidence of severe influenza across the country. The link below will take you to an important CDC influenza alert about this. Below are excerpts from the alert and additional information about influenza. [button...
Bronchiolitis Update In 3 Minutes
Dear VEP Providers, Some providers may not be aware of the more recent evidence-based guidelines for bronchiolitis showing that most patients do not require blood tests, chest x-rays, or ED medications. These and other key facts are in a PDF “slideshow” (see link...