Scalpel…Finger…Glock: Medical Support of Law Enforcement Tactical Teams

Over the last three decades, the spectrum of crime in the United States has posed a dynamic challenge to law enforcement, with an increasing prevalence of violent incidents involving assault weapons, domestic terrorism, and often mass casualties. To meet the demand of these emerging situations, law enforcement agencies have formed groups of officers with specialized equipment and training, capable of handling these unique threats affecting both law enforcement and the general public…

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To Treat or Not to Treat: Below the Knee DVT

“A 42 year old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and L4 radiculopathy due to a remote back injury presents to the ED with chief complaint of right foot and calf pain. The pain is described as cramping and burning that gradually worsened over the 3 days prior to presentation. He is not on anticoagulation. He denies…”

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