Working in the emergency department is sometimes referred to as “walking in a minefield with clown shoes…
Category: The Laceration Course
Myth 1 – You Cannot Use Epinephrine For Finger Lacerations
We tend to practice based on what our attending physicians and residents told us. Some of…
Tetanus and Rabies
One of the most fun parts of doing this lecture series has been learning more about…
Patient History – Repetition Helps
One of my favorite attendings in residency, Dr. Asimos, would take each of us into a…
Essential Tools – 2 – Laceration Kit
The most important tools we use for managing lacerations are the instruments that come in the…
Essential Tools – 1 – Finger Tourniquet
After years of experience, I have several things that I have to have when repairing certain…