Top Five Articles of 2025 JACEP Open
Explore 2025’s top research: sepsis fluid strategies, physician burnout, a drug-free shoulder reduction technique, and prehospital whole blood.
Posts by Jed Henson
The Renewed Necessity of Robust Clinical Judgment in CT Scan Utilization
New data attributes 5% of annual cancer diagnoses to CT scans. Explore strategies to curb overutilization and minimize radiation risks in the ED.
Opinion: Physicians Must Reduce Plastic Waste
Health care relies heavily on single-use plastics, creating massive waste. Discover how emergency physicians can switch to sustainable, safer alternatives.
The First National Congress on Emergency Medical Care in Ukraine
Civilian and military experts convened in Kyiv to align Ukraine’s emergency care with NATO standards and advance wartime trauma systems.
Why the Nonrebreather Should be Abandoned
Standard NRBs often fail high minute ventilation. Learn why high flow nasal cannula is superior and how to utilize flush rate oxygen as a bridge to intubation.
Why ABEM Publishing Certification Exam Pass Rate Data Could be a Good Thing
ABEM’s new residency pass rate data offers transparency for applicants and employers, but does it truly reflect a program’s quality? An EM doc weighs in.
Florida Emergency Department Adds Medication-Dispensing Kiosk
Medication kiosks in the ED solve the 24-hour pharmacy problem, reduce prescription abandonment by 30%, and cut ED revisits.
Patterns of Injury in Elder Abuse
Identifying elder abuse in the emergency department is crucial. This article covers specific red flags and injury types, like facial bruising or skull fractures, to look for.
FACEPs in the Crowd: Dr. John Ludlow
An emergency physician created “The Dr. John Show,” a YouTube series for kids, to make learning about the human body accessible, comforting, and fun.
Let Core Values Help Guide Patient Care
Use this 4-step blueprint to define your personal values, improve well-being, and find a grounding force during difficult shifts.