Posts filed under Procedures

Quick Guide to Minor Facial Trauma: Part I

In the emergency department, we commonly encounter minor injuries to the face and mouth.  In a two part series, we will provide a short overview of some helpful strategies for dealing with these cosmetically sensitive injuries in an effective manner. 

Complications of Central Venous Catheters

We review the recent randomized-controlled trial by Parienti et al in the New England Journal of Medicine which sought to determine the complication rate of central venous catheters (CVC) at the 3 primary sites of insertion.