Antibiotics May Be Effective for Managing Appendicitis
“Appendicitis is an obstructed, ischemic ticking time bomb of a finger-like extension of the bowel, which if…
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Antibiotics May Be Effective for Managing Appendicitis
“Appendicitis is an obstructed, ischemic ticking time bomb of a finger-like extension of the bowel, which if... -
ACEP Reviews Guidelines on Education, Dehydration, Spinal Motion Restriction
Editor’s Note: This is part four of a four-part series. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)... -
Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in...
ACEP Reviews Guidelines on Education, Dehydration, Spinal Motion Restriction
Editor’s Note: This is part four of a four-part series. The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)…
Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in…
Airway Compromise a Risk With Oropharyngeal Hymenoptera Stings
It was supposed to be a nice refreshing run along a country road. On my return loop,…
Neonatal Meningitis Diagnosis Difficult Given Subtle Symptoms of Vomiting, Irritability
The Case An 11-day-old female neonate with a chief complaint of jaundice was brought to the emergency…
ACEP Endorses Latest Surviving Sepsis Campaign Recommendations
ACEP endorsed the latest iteration of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines, totaling 67 pages with 93…
Emergency Physicians Discuss Emergent Use of Pacemakers for Patients with Bradycardia
Nothing gets your heart racing like bradycardia. Wait, that sounds backwards. How about, “Nothing makes you as…
Should Prevention Methods for Sepsis Include IV Hydrocortisone?
The Case A 70-year-old man with a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents to the…
Ultrasound-Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block Can Help Avoid Opioid Use for Patients with Rib Fractures
Pain management of the acutely injured patient with rib fractures can be difficult for even the most…
Elderly Face Increased Disability Risk after Emergency Department Visit
(Reuters Health) – Elderly patients who get treated for illnesses or injuries in the emergency department (ED)…