Emergency situations can happen to anyone, and adequate pain relief is a core tenet of compassionate treatment. Prioritizing multi-modal analgesic care with the help of an opioid that has a lower MME can be an important option for appropriate patients with acute pain when alternative treatments have proved inadequate. Pain is a complex, universal, yet

Hurricane Ian is a reminder that preparation and management plans are key in weathering the storm. Having lived in Florida for over 30 years, I’m no stranger to hurricanes. This past week we had historic Hurricane Ian, devastating Fort Myers. It is estimated that the hurricane caused $65 billion in damages. But that’s not the

Five strategies to cultivate a culture of wellness. Although it seems like a lifetime ago, I recall doing medical student clerkships. In my mind, I thought, “They’re only 30 days! I can do anything for 30 days!” And I did. With that mentality, I was able to tough it out through many rotations that were

EPM Executive Editor Mark Plaster chats with Mike Silverman, EPM board member and Director’s Corner author, about the need for exemplary communication as the director and the art of navigating ER politics. https://youtu.be/hQTrdPQc80o