Canadian Emergency Physician Named Rookie Dog Musher in Yukon Quest
February 17, 2015, Day 10 of the Yukon Quest: rookie musher Damon A. Tedford, MD, Bib #7,…
AMA President Dr. Steven Stack Discusses Licensure, Certification
On June 9, 2015, Steven J. Stack, MD, FACEP, was sworn in as President of the American…
Opinion: Mobile Integrated Health Care Practice Can Bridge Gaps in System
“Mrs. A is back with her CHF. She was discharged yesterday, but she didn’t have a ride…
Opinion: Paramedicine Diversion Programs Pose Patient–Safety Risks
Community paramedicine (CP) supporters argue that diverting 911 patients from the emergency department decreases costs, ambulance wall…
Emergency Physicians Should Provide Palliative Care Options
The Choosing Wisely campaign is making a big push to involve palliative care in the emergency department….
ICD-10 Coding Tips to Help Emergency Physicians Navigate Documentation Changes
Soon, your hospital or group will be expecting you to document your emergency visits in an ICD-10-CM–friendly…
Should Families Watch CPR in the Emergency Department?
The Case A 72-year-old man is brought in by emergency medical services in full cardiac arrest. He…
5 Things Emergency Physicians Should Consider Before Moonlighting
In response to an EM resident’s question about moonlighting, we present the following “Top Five” things we…
How to Minimize Diarrhea Risk for Patients Taking IV Antibiotics
Case A 48-year-old man presents to your ED complaining of a two-day history of a warm, painful,…
Behind in the Retirement Savings Game?
Question. I am a 61-year-old emergency physician. I am healthy and still enjoying my practice and make…
How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Distal Sciatic Nerve Block in the Popliteal Fossa
The ultrasound-guided distal sciatic nerve block is the ideal block for patients with distal leg and ankle…
ACEP 2015 Legislative Advocacy Conference and Leadership Summit Highlights
The situation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in May was surreal. As we have been doing…
Dr. Kevin Klauer Responds to Criticism of Diagnostic Imaging for Dizziness Myths Article
Comment Good to know that computed tomography (CT) scans are worthless in these cases. I will be…
ACEP Council Resolution Submissions Due July 27
The deadline to submit a resolution to the Council is July 27, 2015. Over the course of…
ACEP Honors Emergency Physician Experts in Ebola, Disaster Preparedness
David Pigott, MD, RDMS, FACEP, and Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP, FIFEM, were honored by ACEP in…
