Emergency Medicine Pearls, Pitfalls for Treatment of Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
Written from the perspective of an emergency physician who also runs a weekly minor fracture clinic, this…
ACEP Now: Vol 36 – No 10 – October 2017
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Emergency Medicine Pearls, Pitfalls for Treatment of Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
Written from the perspective of an emergency physician who also runs a weekly minor fracture clinic, this... -
What to Do When Cyber Attack Strikes the Emergency Department
As practicing emergency physicians, we plan for the worst, knowing that modern health care, even with all... -
2017–2018 Compensation Report for Emergency Physicians Shows Steady Salaries
In the past 10 years, emergency physician salaries have increased 31 percent while the average clinical hours...
What to Do When Cyber Attack Strikes the Emergency Department
As practicing emergency physicians, we plan for the worst, knowing that modern health care, even with all…
2017–2018 Compensation Report for Emergency Physicians Shows Steady Salaries
In the past 10 years, emergency physician salaries have increased 31 percent while the average clinical hours…
Federal Government Declares Emergency Physicians Incapable of Performing Medical Screening Exam for Psychiatric Patients in AnMed Lawsuit
There is no EMTALA issue in emergency medicine more difficult, more confusing, or more risk-prone than managing…
Oxygen Insufflated Into Lungs Can Prevent Desaturation, Aid in Emergency Airway Management
It was a simple idea that actually has a long-standing history in medicine: Oxygen insufflated into the…
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Tips for Treating Closed Head Injuries and Using Antibiotics for Parotitis
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Too Many CT Scans for Pediatric Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain
Emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT) imaging rates for children with nontraumatic abdominal pain have changed little…
Acute Chest Syndrome in Pediatric Sickle-Cell Disease: Antibiotic Guidelines Matter
Adhering to guidelines for antibiotic treatment of acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease (SCD)…
Emergency Departments Often First Point of Care for Domestic Violence Trauma, Injury Cases
I recently spent a month rotating on the trauma service at my hospital. One day early in…
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Skin Conditions, Sepsis, Chest Pain, and More
Twelve months ago, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-aboutStaphylococcus aureus , or interesting articles published…