Pros and Cons: Waiting Room Medicine
In the March episode of ACEP Nowcast, I spoke with Luke LeBas, MD, FACEP, about our opposing…
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Visual Dx: A 67-Year-Old Man Presents with Painful Red Eye Answer
ANSWER: a. Acute angle-closure glaucoma Angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) is an uncommon, but emergent condition; although far less…
Stop Prescribing Antibiotics for Diverticulitis
Not all patients with acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis need antibiotics. This practice is not cutting-edge—it is ready for…
Is There a Place for TikTok in Emergency Medicine Practice?
In the midst of a busy emergency department (ED) shift, it’s common for an emergency physician to…
Unpacking the 2023 Match Week
For decades, emergency physicians took pride in being a much-desired specialty for graduating medical students. Emergency medicine…
The Challenges of Bronchiolitis: Less is More
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in patients under two years of age and…
ACEP Clinical Policy on Acute Appendicitis
On February 1, 2023, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
ACEP Responds to FTC’s Proposed Ban of Noncompete Clauses
On Jan. 5, the Federal Trade Commission released its proposed ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts….
Difficult Decisions in the Intensive Care Unit
Mr. Rogers Today, I am leading the team this morning in the intensive care unit (ICU) when…
ACEP Clinical Policy on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
On February 1, 2023, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…