D-Dimer Test for Thoracic Aortic Dissection Risk Could Be a Game Changer
Update your practice: The new ACEP clinical policy uses ADD-RS and D-dimer to safely exclude nontraumatic thoracic aortic dissection in the ED without imaging.
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D-Dimer Test for Thoracic Aortic Dissection Risk Could Be a Game Changer
Update your practice: The new ACEP clinical policy uses ADD-RS and D-dimer to safely exclude nontraumatic thoracic aortic dissection in the ED without imaging. -
Peritonsillar Abscess Management Tip: Put Your Scalpel Down
Stop routine incision and drainage. Explore evidence-based medical management strategies for peritonsillar abscess that prioritize patient comfort and outcomes. -
New Recommendations for Administering RhD IG at Less than 12 Weeks
A patient presents with vaginal bleeding, positive pregnancy test, and estimated to be at 7 weeks of...
Peritonsillar Abscess Management Tip: Put Your Scalpel Down
Stop routine incision and drainage. Explore evidence-based medical management strategies for peritonsillar abscess that prioritize patient comfort and outcomes.
New Recommendations for Administering RhD IG at Less than 12 Weeks
A patient presents with vaginal bleeding, positive pregnancy test, and estimated to be at 7 weeks of…
Anticoagulant Selection Is Cornerstone of Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
The treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) has evolved substantially over the past few decades. Many…
Inhaled Corticosteroids An Underused Option for Asthma
Each year, more than 1.3 million individuals visit U.S. emergency departments (EDs) with asthma-related conditions.1 Patients often…
The Corneal Abrasion Treatment Controversy
Corneal abrasions are the most commonly encountered emergent ophthalmologic issue in the emergency department (ED) and are…
Updated Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Management
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released a comprehensive guideline on the management of…
Updated Urology Guidelines for Priapism
Ischemic priapism is not uncommonly encountered in the emergency department (ED) and essentially results in a compartment…
Which Sedatives Are Best for Managing Severe Agitation in the Emergency Department?
Patients with severe agitation are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) setting. The first steps in…
Subcutaneous Insulin for Diabetic Ketoacidosis
The treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is, in many ways, unchanged: intravenous fluids, electrolyte repletion, insulin, and…