Community Mental Health Cuts Tied to Spike in Emergency Department Visits
There was an increase in the number and length of mental health evaluations at…
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Restarting Antithrombotics After Gastrointestinal Bleeding Tied to Better Outcomes
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who restart antithrombotic therapy after an episode of gastrointestinal…
World Health Organization Recommendations for Community Management of Opioid Overdose Reviewed by ACEP Clinical Policies Committee
Editor’s Note: The ACEP Clinical Policies Committee regularly reviews guidelines published by other organizations…
ACEP, Emergency Medicine Foundation, and NFL to Provide Free Concussion Education to Physicians
The Emergency Medicine Foundation and the National Football League (NFL) Foundation have teamed up…
Emergency Medications Act Would Fix Gap in EMS Law That Could Harm Patients
Pending federal regulations threaten a longstanding practice that has allowed emergency medical services (EMS)…
Thrombus Aspiration Does Not Improve Standard Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes
Routine thrombus aspiration does not improve clinical outcomes over those of percutaneous coronary intervention…
Macrolide Antibiotics Increase Risk of Serious Cardiac Events
Macrolide antibiotic use is associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death and…
Interrupting Chest Compressions During CPR Does Not Worsen Survival
Continuous chest compressions given by rescue workers during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) do not improve…
Wide Variation in the Emergency Department for Testing, Treatment After Teen Sexual Assault
Emergency department testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and pregnancy varies widely for adolescents…
Muscle Relaxants, Opioids Offer No Benefit for Low Back Pain
People who arrived at the emergency department with severe low back pain didn’t experience…