E-QUAL 2021 Enrollment Open for Opioid, Stroke Collaboratives
E-QUAL 2021 enrollment is open. Emergency departments can enroll for free. This year’s Opioid Wave IV, with…
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Intraosseous Myths: What ED Docs Should Know About this IV Alternative
When you’re in an adult code and intravenous (IV) access can’t be obtained, the first option we…
How Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Perform in Emergency Departments
The Case Community emergency departments have seen volumes increase over the years. Previously, departments responded to increases…
Tips for Recognizing, Treating, and Reporting Child Sex Trafficking in the Emergency Department
The Case A 14-year-old male presents with a retained foreign body in his rectum. He states a…
Sometimes It’s Better To Settle a Lawsuit Than Go All in With a Trial
Consider Dr. V, an emergency physician who is sued after the death of a young patient. Dr….
Case Report: Fear of COVID-19 Leads to Gangrene
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a documented decline in emergency department visits for medical and…
If Physicians Embrace Artificial Intelligence, We Can Make It Work for Us
Any time artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned to doctors, it elicits a mixture of reactions that include…
Are Virtual Conferences a Blessing for Women?
Since the pandemic began, virtual meetings have become the new normal. As a mother of two children…
ACEP Offers COVID-19 Vaccine Resources and More
The COVID-19 Center has a new section dedicated to relevant COVID-19 vaccine resources, toolkits, and more. Find…
7-Step Approach To Diagnosing & Treating Hepatic Encephalopathy
A known complication of cirrhosis of the liver is newly altered level of awareness (LOA). Although several entities…