Focus on Better Management for Cardiac Arrest
Looking for a soup to nuts discussion of cardiac arrest management? The don’t miss today’s “Code Talkers:…
Posts by Joseph Harrington
Discover the Ins and Outs of Pressor Agents in the Critically Ill
One tricky area of emergency management is the use of pressor agents for severe hypotension. In his…
Boost Your Ability to Diagnose and Treat Ophthalmic Emergencies
Boost your comfort level with ophthalmology during today’s session “Essential Ophthalmologic Procedures and Examinations,” led by Gil…
Fair Coverage, Diversity, and More on ACEP’s Agenda
VIVA ACEP16 IN LAS VEGAS! This annual meeting is a great opportunity to spend time networking with…
Non-Inferiority Trial Research Can Be Inferior
The objective of non-inferiority trials is to compare a novel treatment to an active treatment, with a…
How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Nerve Blocks to Provide Non-Drug Pain Relief for Acute Injuries
While forearm nerve blocks provide excellent anesthesia for hand injuries (fractures, dislocations, lacerations, abscesses), they don’t provide…
How to Conduct a Sexual Assault Examination and Collect Evidence
The Case: You’re working the overnight shift in a rural emergency department. The charge nurse says, “Tag,…
Documentation Pearls for Compiling a Complete Review of Systems
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Must an Emergency Physician Comply with a Body Cavity Search Warrant?
An emergency physician recently told us a story of an unusual night visit from the police. “One…
Emergency Physicians’ 2016–2017 Compensation Report Shows Lack of Standardization for Specialty
Emergency departments continue to see growth in the number of patients they serve, stretching resources and capacity…