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…
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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...
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…
Emergency Department Information Exchange Can Help Coordinate Care for Highest Utilizers
This article is not about busting drug-seekers. This article is about coordinating care for our emergency department’s…
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)…
How to Handle Possible Ectopic Pregnancies in the Emergency Department
In October 2016, the ACEP Board of Directors approved an update of the clinical policy on the…
Tips for Taking Forensic Photographic Evidence in the Emergency Department
The Case: You are called to testify in court for a domestic violence assault case. You saw…
Tips for Physicians on Billing for ECGs and X-Rays
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Miriam Hospital’s FAST FORWARD>> Program Regains Lost Patient Flow Efficiencies
The Miriam Hospital is a 247-bed community hospital affiliated with the Warren Alpert School Medical School of…