Should Families Watch CPR in the Emergency Department?
The Case A 72-year-old man is brought in by emergency medical services in full cardiac arrest. He…
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How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Distal Sciatic Nerve Block in the Popliteal Fossa
The ultrasound-guided distal sciatic nerve block is the ideal block for patients with distal leg and ankle…
Behind in the Retirement Savings Game?
Question. I am a 61-year-old emergency physician. I am healthy and still enjoying my practice and make…
5 Things Emergency Physicians Should Consider Before Moonlighting
In response to an EM resident’s question about moonlighting, we present the following “Top Five” things we…
ACEP 2015 Legislative Advocacy Conference and Leadership Summit Highlights
The situation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in May was surreal. As we have been doing…
AMA President Dr. Steven Stack Discusses Licensure, Certification
On June 9, 2015, Steven J. Stack, MD, FACEP, was sworn in as President of the American…
ICD-10 Coding Tips to Help Emergency Physicians Navigate Documentation Changes
Soon, your hospital or group will be expecting you to document your emergency visits in an ICD-10-CM–friendly…
ACEP Honors Emergency Physician Experts in Ebola, Disaster Preparedness
David Pigott, MD, RDMS, FACEP, and Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP, FIFEM, were honored by ACEP in…
ACEP Council Resolution Submissions Due July 27
The deadline to submit a resolution to the Council is July 27, 2015. Over the course of…
Dr. Kevin Klauer Responds to Criticism of Diagnostic Imaging for Dizziness Myths Article
Comment Good to know that computed tomography (CT) scans are worthless in these cases. I will be…