2019 Research Highlights: Seizures, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Arrest, and Sepsis
Each year, the medical evidence piles inexorably higher. Even though it’s literally impossible to keep up, we…
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ACEP Working with The Joint Commission on Common Concerns
After conducting an all-member survey to collect feedback about concerning The Joint Commission (TJC) regulations, ACEP has…
Opinion: We Shouldn’t Compromise on Moral Convictions
I noticed in the “News from the College Section” of the December 2019 issue of ACEP Now…
When Do Patients Arrive in the Emergency Department?
Most emergency departments have a recognizable patient arrival pattern. This graph depicts the average pattern of select…
FACEPs in the Crowd: Drs. Edens, Smith, and Cornelius
Mary Ann Edens, MD, FACEP Mary Ann Edens, MD, FACEP, EM residency director at Louisiana Health Shreveport,…
Learn to Spot and Treat Cauda Equina Syndrome
The Case A 58-year-old male presents with worsening lower back pain. He has a history of L4/L5…
5 Tips to Improve Antibiotic Stewardship in Your Emergency Department
You may already know the names: vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA), carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)…
Vitamin C Not a Magical Cure for Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Is a vitamin C–based cocktail the cure for severe sepsis and septic shock? If you read headlines…
E-bikes Show Distinct Pattern of Severe Injuries
E-bikes and electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, but the powered bikes carry…