Superficial Venous Thromboses, Intracranial Aneurysms, and Treating High Glucose Levels: More Myths in Emergency Medicine
1.All Superficial Venous Thromboses Are Created Equal? It is very easy to take the ultrasound report at…
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Superficial Venous Thromboses, Intracranial Aneurysms, and Treating High Glucose Levels: More Myths in Emergency Medicine
1.All Superficial Venous Thromboses Are Created Equal? It is very easy to take the ultrasound report at... -
Pulmonary Embolism Prevalence Examined in Patients with Syncope
“Have you thought about pulmonary embolism [PE]? I’ll come see the patient, but would you mind putting... -
What Emergency Physicians Need to Know About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Previously called reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) or causalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) entails severe and chronic...
Pulmonary Embolism Prevalence Examined in Patients with Syncope
“Have you thought about pulmonary embolism [PE]? I’ll come see the patient, but would you mind putting…
What Emergency Physicians Need to Know About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Previously called reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) or causalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) entails severe and chronic…
Point-of-Care Diagnostic Promising for Detection of Chikungunya Virus
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A newly developed reverse transcription recombinase polymerase amplification (RT-RPA) assay shows promise…
Antibiotics Unnecessary for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Clinicians can safely observe patients with a first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis…
Choosing Right Medication Critical to Combat Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Infections
Have you wondered when you’d start to routinely confront superbugs resistant to multiple antibiotics in your emergency…
Paucis Verbis Cards Can Help Determine Diagnosis for Petechiae, Purpura Rashes
https://www.acepnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ACEP_0516_pg20b-e1479151000600.png You simply have to know to assess the two questions when examining the patient during your…
Corticosteroid Treatments for Asthma Exacerbation, Intussusception Recurrence in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Pearls for Treating Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are at increased risk for a whole slew of life-threatening problems. One…
New ACEP Clinical Policy on Transient Ischemic Attack
In June 2016, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a new clinical policy on the evaluation of…