Nail Bed Injuries: What to Do—or Not to Do
A 12-year-old boy presented after a fall from his bicycle with an injury to his right long…
Posts by Jed Henson
Surgical Critical Care Fellowships Add Value, Flexibility to Emergency Medicine Careers
Since the inception of emergency medicine in the 1960s and its subsequent establishment as a medical specialty…
The Resurgence of Measles, Mumps, and Health Equity Challenges
The resurgence of measles and mumps reveals a health equity crisis. Emergency physicians can combat outbreaks by addressing vaccination gaps and misinformation.
AI Scribes Enter the Emergency Department
Could AI scribes be the answer to ED physician burnout? This new tech is already cutting charting time, but what are the risks and rewards?
ACEP Member Uses ED, Military Training To Set Standards at FEMA
FEMA CMO Dr. Andre Pennardt explains how his military and emergency medicine career prepared him for a leadership role in disaster medicine.
The Disappearing Doctor: Challenging the Provider Paradigm
Using “provider” instead of “doctor” or “physician” devalues the profession and erodes professional identity. It’s time to reclaim the title.
Management of ED Crowding versus Mass Casualty Incidents: Is There an Ethical Difference?
It is a busy Saturday evening in your emergency department (ED). Every bed is filled, including those…
ACEP Clinical Policy on Thrombolytics for Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke
On September 26, 2024, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
Toxin-Induced Hypotension Treatment Tips
Acute toxic ingestions are a common reason for presentation to the emergency department (ED) and clinical scenarios…
Doctors: Sharing Our Personal Health Stories Can Save a Life
As a 47-year-old woman in medicine, I am accustomed to the balancing act we perform regarding our…