ACEP Now: Vol 36 – No 11 – November 2017 Archives

How to Diagnose Aortic Dissection Without Breaking the Bank

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It used to be said that missing the clinical diagnosis of aortic dissection was “the standard” as...

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In January, we published “Diversity in Recent Leadership Positions,” which highlighted the recent accomplishments and honors of...

Nov 13, 2017 - By Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP

A bstral is a sublingual (SL) dosage form of the pure opioid agonist fentanyl. It’s approved by the...

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When it comes to hand injuries, do you know what to tackle yourself, when to call the...

Dec 05, 2017 - By Anumeha Singh, MD; and Ilana Prenovitz, DO

We were wrapping up a peaceful shift, as peaceful as it can be for a Level 1...

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Q. What should the mix of stocks and bonds be in my retirement portfolio? A. Unfortunately, the...

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Last month, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-about, or interesting articles published across the spectrum...

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its ongoing statistical survey of emergency department...

Nov 12, 2017 - By Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, CEDC

Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar...

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Question Does this toxin cause miosis or mydriasis? Click here for answer. Dr. Hack (Oleander Photography) is...

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Much has been written about the opioid crisis in America. Alternative medication regimens have been proposed. The...

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A lot of hashtags come and go on Twitter, but some have true staying power. The #FOAMed...

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The ACEP leadership team work tirelessly to improve the field of emergency medicine. Here’s a selection of...