Case Report: Coronary Vasospasm-Induced Cardiac Arrest
A 45-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, amphetamine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)…
Posts by Jed Henson
Retired Maryland Emergency Physician Is Still in the Fight
By some definitions, you could call former Maryland state legislator Dan Morhaim, MD, FACEP, a retired emergency…
NEMPAC Creates Opportunities, Results for Emergency Medicine
As voters across the country braced for uncertainty heading into Election Day 2024, emergency physicians could rest…
Point/Counterpoint: Abortion in the Emergency Department
Point: Medical Emergencies in Pregnant Women Should Not Be Falsely Equated With Expanding Access to Elective or…
Emergency Physicians Volunteer to Deliver Care
This is a 2025 APEX Award winning article! _______________________________ After a long Thursday shift at Loyola University…
Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices
Airway management remains a fundamental skill for all emergency physicians. Extraglottic airway devices (EGAs) have become a…
Compassionate Care for Neurodivergent Patients in the Emergency Dept.
The quick-moving, high-stress practice of emergency medicine means health care professionals need to be prepared for anything….
AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted
For decades, only one major organization—the American Heart Association (AHA)—provided standardized training and certifications in Advanced Cardiac…
Neonatal Resuscitation Tips
A gravid woman presents to your emergency department (ED). Before you can obtain any history, she gives…
ACEP Resolution Encourages Using Tap Water for Wound Irrigation
One resolution adopted by the ACEP Council this year was particularly well-timed. As members in the southeastern…