Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Let's get it started

In my experience, there are only two factors that predict ED business. That's essentially weather and television. The emergency department is invariably busy. It does not mattter if its weekday or weekend, day evening or night. It could be Christmas Morning or Thanksgiving dinner and people will still find a reason to come in.

The exceptions are the following. If there is something good on TV (I mean, really good. It has to appeal to all demographics) then the ED will be quiet. Two recent examples are the Superbowl and the recent presidential election. The other is extreme weather. It has to be severe weather, like so hot you'd blow up if you went outside or so snowy you can't see 2 feet in front of you.

Tonight it's an extreme weather night. 10 degrees F, so I get to start a blog.

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