MASSIVE intrapleural hemorrhage is a rare but frequently fatal complication of spontaneous pneumothorax for which surgical treatment has only recently been utilized. This article summarizes published ...

The emergency department (ED) thoracotomy for traumatic arrest is one of the smost dramatic procedures in emergency medicine. It is the procedure that every emergency medicine trainee looks forward to ...

Jeremy Faust, MD, practicing emergency room (ER) doctor and editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, reacts to the premiere's ...

Emergency medicine is a dynamic and multidisciplinary field dedicated to the rapid assessment, diagnosis, and initial management of acute illnesses and injuries. Operating around the clock, emergency ...