A Seven-Step Approach to Massive Hemoptysis
One of the most hair-raising presentations to the emergency department (ED) can be massive hemoptysis with respiratory…
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A Safety Solution for Emergency Department Staff and Patients
Physicians, nurses, and staff in emergency departments (EDs) across the country have encountered workplace violence for years….
What Is the Best Defibrillation Strategy for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation?
A 67-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) in cardiac arrest. He was found by bystanders…
Tips for Real-Time Information Sharing with Patients
Background As Electronic Health Information (EHI) has increased in prominence, the U.S. federal government has set the…
ACEP Council Tackles Key Issues During Philadelphia Meeting
More than 60 resolutions were considered during the ACEP23 Council Meeting in Philadelphia in October, with many…
November 2023 News from the College
ACEP Calls Out Insurer Abuses During Surprise Billing Congressional Hearing ACEP member Seth Bleier, MD, FACEP, testified…
The Great Surge in Pediatric Mental Health Emergencies
A 15-year-old male is brought to the emergency department (ED) after he jumped from the second floor…
Texas Member Dr. Alison Haddock Chosen ACEP President-Elect
Alison Haddock, MD, FACEP, was chosen as ACEP’s new President-Elect by Council at ACEP23, Oct. 8 at…
How To Identify and Work With Neglected Children in the ED
Case A four-year-old male is brought via EMS for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The EMS technician expresses frustration…
Looking At the First 10 Years of Emirates Society of Emergency Medicine
Like many other countries around the world, emergency medicine has proven to be one of the fastest-growing…