Emergency Medicine Alert articles from December 2005

Emergency Medicine Alert archives from December 2005

Central Venous Lines Pose High Risk for Infection.
December 1, 2005... Central Venous Lines Pose High Risk for Infection Abstract & Commentary By Jacob Ufberg, MD Dr. Ufberg is Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Residency Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Temple University School...

The Follow-Up on Follow-Ups Looks Bleak.
December 1, 2005... The Follow-Up on Follow-Ups Looks Bleak Abstract & Commentary By Theodore Chan, MD, FACEP Dr. Chan is Professor of Clinical Medicine, Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Diego Medical...

Improving Survival When Cardiogenic Shock Complicates Acute MI.(Report)
December 1, 2005... Improving Survival When Cardiogenic Shock Complicates Acute MI Abstract & Commentary By David J. Pierson, MD Dr. Pierson is Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle...

ACS without ST-Segment Elevation: How Fast to the Cath Lab?(acute coronary syndromes)
December 1, 2005... ACS without ST-Segment Elevation: How Fast to the Cath Lab? Abstract & Commentary By Richard Harrigan, MD, FAAEM Dr. Harrigan is Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia Dr. Harrigan...

Special Feature: Atrial Fibrillation Management Pearls.
December 1, 2005... Special Feature Atrial Fibrillation Management Pearls By William J. Brady, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Dr. Brady is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Vice Chair, Emergency Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville Dr....

ECG Review: The P Holds the Key.(electrocardiogram )
December 1, 2005... ECG Review The P Holds the Key By Ken Grauer, MD Dr Grauer is Professor and Associate Director, Family Practice Residency Program, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville. Dr. Grauer is the sole proprietor of KG/EKG...

CME Objectives.
December 1, 2005... CME Objectives To help physicians: *Summarize the most recent significant emergency medicine- related studies; *Discuss up-to-date information on all aspects of emergency medicine, including new drugs, techniques, equipment,...