U.S. Constitution vs. FDA: Off-Label Discussions No Longer Faux Pas?
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states in totality, “Congress shall make no law respecting an…
Posts by Joseph Harrington
Coding Wizard: How to Document an IV Fluids Requirement
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Medical Mission Trip to Kurdistan Opens Emergency Physician’s Eyes
Of your top 10 international travel destinations, where does Kurdistan rank? It wasn’t initially on my list…
ACEP Review Panel Finds Expert Witness Misled Jury in Pediatric Case
A boy age 3 years and 4 months was brought to the emergency department at 6:40 a.m….
Fluoroquinolones Are in the FDA Spotlight Again
During FOAMcast, we like to cover guidelines that affect emergency physicians. But we don’t just cover the…
Tips for Spotting and Treating High-Altitude Illness
The diagnosis and treatment of high-altitude illness (HAI) require an understanding of the interplay between physics and…
Want to Make History? You’ll Need This Formula for Success
“The history of the world is but the biography of great men [and women].” —Thomas Carlyle It’s…
How To Perform an Ultrasound-Guided TAP Block for Appendicitis Pain
Over the past few years, emergency physicians have begun implementing multimodal strategies for acute pain, reducing the…
High-Yield Ocular Ultrasound Applications in the ED, Part 3
Part 3 of a 3-part series. Part 1. Part 2. Common Emergency Department Application Structure: Vitreous Humor/Body…
Update on ACEP’s Drug Shortage Advocacy Efforts
We know the ongoing shortage of lifesaving medicines is one of the biggest problems emergency physicians deal…