Ebola Relief Efforts in Liberia Aided by Emergency Medicine Support, Donations
I have good friends in Liberia. I know the culture, the politics, and the medical system there….
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Ebola Relief Efforts in Liberia Aided by Emergency Medicine Support, Donations
I have good friends in Liberia. I know the culture, the politics, and the medical system there.... -
Opinion: Why Freestanding, Physician- or Investor-Owned Emergency Departments May Be Bad for Emergency Medicine
Driving in and around the cities that make up the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, I get the... -
Should Emergency Physicians Try Antipyretic Therapy to Prevent Recurrence of Febrile Seizures?
Case A 2-year-old boy presents to the emergency department via ambulance after a brief tonic-clonic seizure. He...
Opinion: Why Freestanding, Physician- or Investor-Owned Emergency Departments May Be Bad for Emergency Medicine
Driving in and around the cities that make up the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, I get the…
Should Emergency Physicians Try Antipyretic Therapy to Prevent Recurrence of Febrile Seizures?
Case A 2-year-old boy presents to the emergency department via ambulance after a brief tonic-clonic seizure. He…
Emergency Department Benchmarking Trend Data Help Physicians Anticipate Operational Management Needs
Do you know the national utilization trends for emergency department services? Do you know what you will…
Competency Measurement Approach for Advanced Practice Providers in Emergency Medicine
Lately, the topic of competency of advanced practice providers (APPs), also known as physician assistants (PAs) and…
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Data Show Increase in Emergency Department Visits
For more on the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, see the Nov. 2014 Special Ops column,…
Sutures for Skin Tears, Oxygen Therapy for STEMI Patients, and Blood Alcohol Levels to Assess Intoxication: More Myths in Emergency Medicine
Skin Tears! Who Cares? Why care about skin tears? The standard for skin tear repair has always…
Rural Hospital Closures Leave Whole Communities Without Access to Emergency Care
Imagine you are in Washington, D.C., and have a sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to…
ACEP Awards Program Nominations Due February 16
ACEP is accepting nominations until Feb. 16, 2015, for the 2015 ACEP Awards Program, which annually honors…
ACEP Council Award Nominations Being Accepted Through February 16
The Council Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the following Council awards: Council Meritorious Service Award, Council…