Agitation Treatment in the Emergency Department
This is the second in a multi-part ACEP Now series focused on mental health emergencies. Last month’s…
Posts by Jed Henson
Emergency Medicine Deserves to “Re-Brand” Itself as a Cost Saver
Emergency medicine (EM) has evolved over time and has long passed a crossroads where previously unachievable capabilities…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Resident Education
The United States is a country of rich ethnic and cultural diversity, which, although a strength in…
Two Big Changes in Community Acquired Pneumonia Treatment
Although the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is bread-and-butter emergency medicine, several guidelines and landmark studies…
Ten Ways to Communicate Empathy in Chaos
When considering an optimized environment for compassionate patient communication, the chaotic emergency department (ED) probably gives some…
How To Avoid Missing an Aortic Dissection
A 50-year-old female develops chest pain radiating to the neck and left arm. ECG, CXR, and troponin…
The Surprise Billing Fight Continues
For nearly two years, ACEP has been fighting to ensure that the federal government’s implementation of the…
Law Enforcement Information Gathering in the Emergency Department
A 32-year-old man presents in police custody for bizarre behavior. He was the driver of a vehicle…
Case Report: EMS Says Flail Chest, But Is It?
Case A 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presented to the emergency department (ED) as…
Case Report: A Rare, Urgent Testicular Complication
Case A 37-year-old white male with no past medical history presented to the emergency department (ED) for…