2023–2024 Emergency Physician Compensation Report
Nearly two years since COVID disrupted the emergency medicine job market, things are finally looking up. The…
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Intranasal Fentanyl for Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Pain
Intranasal Fentanyl for Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Pain Case A 15-year-old female with sickle cell disease (SCD) presents…
Should You Etomidate Me?
Case A critically ill patient presents to the emergency department (ED) requiring an emergent, definitive airway. While…
Does Reduced-Dose Insulin Reduce Potassium, Too?
More is not always better. This is notably true when it comes to the treatment of acute…
Gradually Circling Around the GRACE Project’s “Reasonable Practice”
There is no shortage of guidelines, protocols, or quality measures across emergency medicine. Regardless of the domain,…
Four Perfect Days in Philly at ACEP23
Philadelphia offers rich history, but it is also a food lover’s dream and a cultural cornucopia. While…
How EM Physicians Should Manage Their Legal and Medical Duties
A 16-year-old female presents to the emergency department (ED) after being sexually assaulted by two males at…
A Doctor’s Reflections on Being a Patient and Patient Advocate
After almost 40 years as a physician, with a career as an emergency physician, quality-assurance reviewer, and…
VisualDX Answer: b) Peritonsillar Abscess
Answer: The correct answer is peritonsillar abscess (b). Peritonsillar abscess, also known as quinsy, is a deep…
VisualDX Question: Why Is This Man’s Throat Sore?
Question: A 32-year-old man presents with sore throat. What is the diagnosis? Diphtheria Peritonsillar abscess Retropharyngeal abscess…