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... -
Positive Patient Encounters Can Help Emergency Physicians Cope with Burnout
I never thought burnout was a real thing. People always talked about it, but I felt it... -
How Does Bias Affect Physicians, Patients?
Women have a higher rate of missed myocardial infarction. Black patients wait longer to receive care in...
Positive Patient Encounters Can Help Emergency Physicians Cope with Burnout
I never thought burnout was a real thing. People always talked about it, but I felt it…
How Does Bias Affect Physicians, Patients?
Women have a higher rate of missed myocardial infarction. Black patients wait longer to receive care in…
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 Physician Training Important to Improving Transgender Care
(Reuters Health) – The negative experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming patients in U.S. emergency departments could…
Resilience Training, Mindfulness Can Ease Emergency Department Stress
According to Bonnano, “Resilience is the process of experiencing an adversity and managing to maintain a relatively…
Billing, Coding Tips for Smoke Cessation Counseling in the Emergency Department
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…