Time for routine screening of all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirusA recent study published in the esteemed New England Journal of Medicine should prompt a move toward routine screening of all newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus, a leading cause of...
The move toward electronic medical records; follow the audit trailMore and more, hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices are making the move to an all electronic medical record (EMR). The benefits of EMR include a reduction in medication errors caused by doctors'...
Shoulder DystociaShoulder dystocia is an issue which complicates many deliveries. Once the head has been delivered, the infant's anterior shoulder will sometimes become stuck behind the mother's pubic bone. The obstetrician then has a window of opportunity to deliver...
Heart Attacks"I feel like I am having a heart attack!" These words must be taken very seriously by any emergency room staff. Failure to follow proper procedures can result in a patient being sent home only to experience a sudden and fatal event. Too often heart...
