The Emergency Department After the Fall of Roe: Are You Prepared?
Abortion is one of the safest and most common outpatient procedures performed in the United States. One…
Tips for Managing Acute Agitation in the Elderly
Problem SolvERs is the inaugural column by ACEP Now Associate Editor Dr. Catherine Marco, answering clinical questions…
“Emergency!” A TV Series That Transformed Pre-Hospital Care, Turns 50
This year marks half a century since the 1972 debut of the television series “Emergency!” In that…
Residency Spotlight: the University of Alabama at Birmingham Emergency Medicine Residency Program
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Emergency Medicine Residency Program Twitter: @UABEmergencyMed Instagram: @uabem Location: Birmingham, Alabama Year…
It’s OK to Order Angiography Tests for Strangulation Victims
A problematic manuscript regarding the “work-up” of strangled patients, authored by Zuberi et al. and published in…
Managing Pediatric Seizure and Status Epilepticus in the ED
While many of the causes and types of seizures in children are similar to adults, some differences…
Reflections from the ACEP 2022 Leadership & Advocacy Conference
The annual ACEP Leadership & Advocacy Conference (LAC) was held May 1–3 in Washington, DC. Despite the…
ACEP’s New Efforts to Protect Emergency Physicians in Shifting Work Environment
Consolidation and corporate investment in medicine are rapidly changing the health care landscape. The past two years…
Intensifying Heat Waves Are Causing Mass Casualty Events
During last summer’s unprecedented heat wave in the Pacific Northwest—when temperatures soared more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit…
Airway Adjuncts: Learn How to Use These Helpful Tools
As emergency physicians, we deal with a lot of unexpected challenges. Being prepared for any challenge that comes…
FACEPs in the Crowd: Ed Descallar, MD, FACEP
ACEP Fellow Ed Descallar lives and works near Jacksonville, Florida. He’s married to his high school sweetheart…
How One U.S. EP Connects with Her Profession and Birthplace in Ethiopia
This month, we explore the type of health care system experienced by much of the developing world….
How To Relieve Sciatica Pain with New TransGluteal Nerve Block Treatment
Sciatica is radicular pain radiating down the buttocks along the course of the sciatic nerve. It is…
Addressing Social Needs In and Out of the Emergency Department
The emergency department (ED) has long been described as the, “safety net of the safety net,” providing…
Toxicology Q&A: Don’t Eat These Berries!
The Lantana camara is a striking plant often used in gardens as a focal point. Its tiny…
Registration is Open for ACEP22 in San Francisco!
Make plans to join us Oct. 1–4 for the 2022 ACEP Scientific Assembly in the beautiful Bay…
Now Accepting ACEP23 Course Proposals
As we start our countdown to ACEP22 in San Francisco, we’re already thinking about ACEP23 in Philadelphia!…
Caring for Sickle Cell Disease in the Emergency Department
World Sickle Cell Day is June 19, and it’s a good opportunity to explore new resources related…
New 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline Goes Live in July
Starting July 16, 9-8-8 will be the new direct, three-digit line to trained National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…
Award Honors Innovations in Suicide Prevention
Every year, ACEP partners with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to bestow the Innovation in Suicide Prevention…
Killing Me Softly … with Normal Saline?
The topic of normal saline vs. lactated ringers can spark fierce debate, but are we asking ourselves…
