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ACEP 2014
Toxicology Answer: Oil of Wintergreen
Wintergreen plants are the source for oil of Wintergreen, which contains methyl salicylate (C8H8O3), an extremely versatile substance with beneficial, commercial, and toxicologic properties that humans have been using for more than 100 years.
Toxicology Question: What Minty Plant Oil Can Cause Poisoning and Death in Children?
Hint: It’s a popular flavor in foods and chewing gum.
ACEP Announces Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, as Executive Director
With 20+ years of public health leadership, Dr. Michael Fraser takes the helm to guide ACEP’s advocacy and strategic priorities at a pivotal time.
How Evidence-Based Medicine Strengthens Your Malpractice Defense
Robust use of evidence-based medicine makes your care more defensible. See how recent cases and legal trends are changing the malpractice landscape.
ABEM’s New Physician Certification Portal Includes Waiver Clause
ABEM’s new MyABEM portal requires physicians to waive their right to sue over certification decisions. ACEP responds to the controversial clause.
What Can a Patient’s Eyes Tell Us About Concussions?
Improve pediatric concussion diagnosis in the ED. This rapid visio-vestibular exam (VVE) identifies dysfunction in just 2-3 minutes.
Overcoming Language Barriers in the Emergency Department
Are you documenting language preferences and using certified interpreters? An EM resident argues why we must stop cutting corners with limited-English-proficiency patients.
Get to Know ACEP’s Leadership
At the ACEP25 Council meeting in Salt Lake City last month, ACEP ushered in its new leadership and voted for Council officers. Here’s a look at election winners, the new President, President-Elect, and Council leadership.
