ACEP Now: April 2026 (Digital) Archives

Bruce Janiak and the Birth of Emergency Medicine

Apr 01, 2026 - By Maureen (Mo) Canellas, MD, MBA, FACEP

Meet Dr. Bruce Janiak, the nation's first EM resident. His leadership at ABEM, ACEP, and the EDBA...

Apr 07, 2026 - By Matthew Lipton, MD, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

Stop overusing RBCs for stable IDA. IV iron is a safer, definitive fix. Get a practical 1-gram...

Apr 07, 2026 - By Carl Preiksaitis, MD, MEd; and Christian Rose, MD

HBO’s The Pitt nails ED tension but ignores the “digital beast.” See why AI scribes won't solve...

Apr 07, 2026 - By Ariel Cohen, DO

Dr. Ariel Cohen explores medicolegal risks and supervision gaps in pediatric ED disimpaction following a settled claim.

Apr 17, 2026 - By Ken Milne, MD

Is HFNO noninferior to NIV for respiratory failure? The RENOVATE trial shows it is a viable alternative...

Apr 17, 2026 - By Ronny Otero, MD, MSHA, FAAEM, FACEP; Elyse Hartleben, MD; Erik Hudson, MSA; Johanna Ponce, MHA, CSBI; and Sara Engel, MBA, CAEMA

Locum tenens are vital but costly. This multipronged approach evaluates ED efficiency and costs to ensure fairness.

Apr 17, 2026 - By Alex Koo, MD, FACEP

Avoid the sunk cost fallacy in the ED. Learn how "kill" criteria and quit-coaches can prevent overreach...

Apr 30, 2026 - By Andrea Austin, MD, MHPE, FACEP

EMTALA is an unfunded mandate. Tax or student loan credits for below-market care could save emergency department...

Apr 17, 2026 - By William Donovan, MD; Elaine Thompson, MD; and Dawn Williamson, MD

A teen's 10/10 headache unmasks a rare syndrome. Learn how to work up and manage acute cerebellitis...

Mar 31, 2026 - By ACEP Now

Click through to see the latest happenings at and news from the American College of Emergency Physicians.