Legal Aspects of Laceration Management

Working in the emergency department is sometimes referred to as “walking in a minefield with clown shoes…

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…