Managing Clavicle Fractures in Urgent Care
Clavicle fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries that we encounter in the Urgent Care setting. That makes them the perfect topic for a quick review!
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Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Navigating the First Trimester in the ED
First-trimester vaginal bleeding is one of the most common—and nerve-wracking—reasons patients come to the Emergency Department (ED). As emergency clinicians, we’re often the first stop. That means assessing and managing everything from the routine to the truly serious.
Caring for Patients with Dementia: The Hard Questions
When caring for patients with dementia, some of the hardest moments don’t come from the diagnosis itself—but from the complex, emotionally charged decisions that follow. From driving safety to end-of-life planning and managing agitation, there are no easy answers. Here’s a practical guide to help you navigate the challenges, support families, and make thoughtful, patient-centered decisions in the clinic.
Decoding Pediatric Shock: A Primer
When it comes to managing critically ill children, recognizing and treating shock is one of the most essential—and high-stakes—skills a pediatrician can master.
Work-Life Balance for Nurse Practitioners: Making the Most of Summer Without Burning Out
While clinic schedules and waiting rooms ebb and flow with seasonal illnesses, the demands on clinician time remain constant.
The Superhero Burrito: Wrapping Kids in Comfort, Not Chaos
You’re in the middle of suturing a pediatric facial laceration, and your tiny patient has just entered full wiggle mode. Arms are flailing, legs are kicking, and you’re starting to wonder if you’ve accidentally been cast in a live-action wrestling match.
Herbs and Supplements Mythbusting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Herbal supplements are everywhere—and so are the bold claims that come with them. From tea tree oil to echinacea to zinc, they’re often marketed as natural cures for everything from acne to the common cold. But how much of it actually holds up?
Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis: The Cough That Won’t Quit
A weary parent walks into your urgent care clinic, eyes heavy from too many sleepless nights. “This cough just won’t go away,” they say. The child beside them is tired too—persistent, wet coughing for weeks, difficulty keeping up with peers, and no end in sight.
Read moreIntroducing The Right Script: An Antibiotic Stewardship Audio Course
Prescribing antibiotics in the outpatient setting is more complex than it gets credit for. We’re balancing evolving guidelines, limited face-to-face time, patient expectations, and a growing public health threat: antimicrobial resistance.
Palliative Care in the ED
Starting the conversation about code status and goals of care in the ED matters. Not infrequently, we’re caring for patients with life-threatening injuries, advanced age, or serious medical comorbidities. Our training prepares us to stabilize these acute conditions, but in doing so, we often establish a trajectory for the rest of the hospital stay—one that profoundly impacts both the patient and their family. Having these conversations...
The Lidocaine Hack: Warming Up to Pain-Free ER Laceration Repairs
Working in the ER often feels like trying to perform surgery while riding on a rollercoaster. Between the chaos of nonstop patients and the art of keeping everyone (mostly) comfortable, every little hack counts.
Taming Triggers to Control Asthma
Medications are a vital part of asthma management—but they’re not the only tool in your kit. Helping patients gain control of their asthma also means teaching them how to recognize and avoid the triggers that lead to flares.