How Propofol Compares with Dexamethasone, Sumatriptan for Treating Migraines
Migraines remain a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. Accounting for 2.1 million visits annually, they…
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Should Emergency Department Patients with Pending Blood Cultures be Admitted?
Question: Does this expert testimony reflect the standard of care in emergency medicine: “Ordering blood cultures necessitates…
Opinion: Dangers of Marijuana Experienced Firsthand
I recently finished my residency in emergency medicine and began to practice in Pueblo, Colorado. I grew…
How Physicians Can Be Healthier Than Their Patients
Physician wellness is associated with career satisfaction.1 Compared to other specialties, emergency physicians suffer from high rates…
Diagnostic Testing in the ED Supports Development of New Metrics as Quality Indicators
Emergency departments have appropriately developed a role as the diagnostic and treatment center of excellence (and availability)…
Tips for Emergency Physicians on Spotting Occult Knee Dislocation
The Case A 40-year-old man lost control while driving and collided into a barrier at 45 miles…
How to Manage Fluids in Emergency Airway Procedures
It has long been assumed in emergency airway management that the fundamental priorities are oxygenation and ventilation….
ACEP LAC Meeting Lets Members Voice Concerns about Health Care Reform on Capitol Hill
This year’s ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference (LAC) was perfectly timed to provide ACEP members an amazing…
Emergency Medicine Resident Shares Insight on ACEP’s LAC Meeting
Caring for all emergency department patients is important to residents and attendings. However, some of the most…