Making NG Tube Placement Less Horrendous
Placing a nasogastric tube is a lot like cooking rice: If you rush it, you’ll end up…
Clinical Guideline
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The Role of Nesiritide
The majority of patients who present to the emergency department in acute pulmonary edema are markedly improved... -
Making NG Tube Placement Less Horrendous
Placing a nasogastric tube is a lot like cooking rice: If you rush it, you’ll end up... -
Bedside Biliary Ultrasound
Hepatobiliary disease is listed in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal...
Bedside Biliary Ultrasound
Hepatobiliary disease is listed in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal…
Get the Latest Research in the October Annals
Here is a quick look at two articles published in the October issue of Annals of Emergency…
Investments in Health IT Will Happen in EDs
Investments in health information technology (IT) will continue to be made in emergency departments, thanks to two…
New Hospital Disaster Resources Available
Deciding whether and when to evacuate a hospital during an emergency situation can be a daunting decision,…
PQRI, CMS Core Measures Increase Pressure to Report
Some emergency physicians may perceive hospital quality-improvement initiatives as endeavors that were conceived primarily by academic types…
Sore Throats—What Really Works?
Sore throat is a common complaint in the emergency department and outpatient clinic setting. “Strep throat” caused…
Trauma in the Obstetric Patient: A Bedside Tool
Trauma is the number one cause of pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in the United States.1 Concerns about the…
ACEP Ultrasound Guidelines Are Integral to HCA Initiative
Last month, HCA, the nation’s largest health care company, adopted a comprehensive program based on ACEP guidelines…
The Role of Nesiritide
The majority of patients who present to the emergency department in acute pulmonary edema are markedly improved…