Ptosis and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Opening an Eye to Intracranial Hemorrhage
History of Present Illness A 67-year-old female presented to a community emergency department with headache and left-sided…
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World TravelERs Going Global: the Netherlands
Last time on World TravelERs we visited with ACEP Now columnist Dr. Ryan Radecki in New Zealand,…
Workup for Serious Bacterial Infection in Well-Appearing, Febrile, Unvaccinated Kids
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Is An Aging Population Aging Out Younger Patients?
Pandemic-related challenges continue to arise, and emergency physicians continue to manage the many implications. More forward planning…
The Hospital Geographic Zone Debate Pendulum Is Swinging Back
There is a debate going on in the inpatient world among hospitalists, bed management and other hospital…
How to Evaluate Your Youngest Victims in Child Abuse Cases
The Case A two-year-old girl presents with a rash on her face. This was first noticed when…
Discrepancies in Patient Information Documentation Spurs Lawsuit
The Case A 61-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a documented chief complaint of chest…
Tips for Mastering the Crucial Skill of Rapid Code Status Conversations
As emergency physicians, we are trained in the core procedures surrounding critical illness and resuscitation, such as…
By the Numbers: Human Trafficking Stats in 2021
April BTN In 2021 10,583 human trafficking cases reported 13,594 calls from victims and survivors The…
The Many Ways ACEP Supports Research to Move the Specialty Forward
One of the ways ACEP pushes for the advancement of emergency physicians is by encouraging and promoting…