Using Transillumination to Diagnose a Foreign Body
A 4-year-old female, who is otherwise healthy, presented to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation of left…
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Using Transillumination to Diagnose a Foreign Body
A 4-year-old female, who is otherwise healthy, presented to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation of left... -
ACEP’s New Clinical Policy on Severe Agitation
On October 6, 2023, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP... -
Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Chicago
A 25-year-old Venezuelan male presented to a Chicago area emergency department (ED) in early November 2023. He...
ACEP’s New Clinical Policy on Severe Agitation
On October 6, 2023, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Chicago
A 25-year-old Venezuelan male presented to a Chicago area emergency department (ED) in early November 2023. He…
Popular Antiobesity Medications Bring New Challenges to Emergency Physicians
On a busy emergency shift, you have a series of patients with atypical presentations. Your first patient,…
Case Report: A Sneaky Culprit for Altered Mental Status in Elderly Patients
A 95-year-old female with a history of stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure with reduced…
Augmenting Medical Education with Virutal Reality
The use of virtual-reality (VR) technology in education is increasing in popularity with students and educators alike….
The No Surprises Act: How Did We Get Here?
The No Surprises Act (NSA) is the latest chapter in the ongoing struggle between insurance payers and…
Medicare’s Reimbursement Updates for 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final rule…
Case Report: Acute Urinary Retention in a Pregnant Woman
Case A 40-year-old female at 11 weeks, five days gestation presented to the emergency department (ED) with…
Case Report: Acute Urinary Retention and Fever in a Man
Case A 74-year-old man presents with five days of fever and urinary incontinence. He has a history…