How to Effectively Block an Acutely Fractured Distal Radius
Distal radius fractures (commonly called Colles’ or Smith’s fractures) are often encountered in the emergency department, with…
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How to Effectively Block an Acutely Fractured Distal Radius
Distal radius fractures (commonly called Colles’ or Smith’s fractures) are often encountered in the emergency department, with... -
The History of POCUS in Emergency Medicine
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of ACEP, Dr. Liu, chair of ACEP’s Emergency Ultrasound Section,... -
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Pulmonary Problems, Bleeding, Evaluating Pediatric Injuries, and More
Last month, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-about, or interesting articles published across the spectrum...
The History of POCUS in Emergency Medicine
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of ACEP, Dr. Liu, chair of ACEP’s Emergency Ultrasound Section,…
Pearls from Emergency Medicine Literature on Pulmonary Problems, Bleeding, Evaluating Pediatric Injuries, and More
Last month, I highlighted some of the most impactful, talked-about, or interesting articles published across the spectrum…
When to Use Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Skull Fractures
Case: A 21-month-old girl presents after a witnessed fall off a chair onto a tile floor. She…
ACEP Section Grants Advance Emergency Medicine
The ACEP section grant program was established to assist sections with meeting members’ needs, educating the public,…
Tablet-Based Ultrasound Tech in Emergency Services Vehicles Can Speed Care in the ED
Earlier this month, paramedics in the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) area responded to a call involving a patient…
10 Tips for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Venous Access
Intravenous access is a simple procedure of paramount importance for many emergency department patients. Although access is…
Pain Control Using Ultrasound-Guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Block
The Case A 35-year-old man presents to the emergency department after falling off his bicycle. After basic…
Hot Session: Discover the Benefits of Regional Blocks
When emergency physicians first hear about regional nerve blocks, they may think of them as something mysterious….
Hot Session: Ultrasound in the ED—More Than Just a FAST Tool
Most emergency physicians are familiar with bedside ultrasound and the focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST)….
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With regard to state legislative activity regulating the opioid prescribing practices of emergency physicians, which of the following wouId you support? Check all that apply.
- Restrictions on duration (36%, 229 Votes)
- Restrictions of quantity (34%, 219 Votes)
- Mandatory checking of prescription drug monitoring systems for all opioid prescriptions from the ED (30%, 194 Votes)
Total Voters: 367
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