Registration is Open for ACEP22 in San Francisco!
Make plans to join us Oct. 1–4 for the 2022 ACEP Scientific Assembly in the beautiful Bay…
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Registration is Open for ACEP22 in San Francisco!
Make plans to join us Oct. 1–4 for the 2022 ACEP Scientific Assembly in the beautiful Bay... -
Case Report: Unintentional Ingestion of Isobutyl Nitrite Causes Nearly Fatal Consequences
Introduction Isobutyl nitrite, commonly known as “poppers,” is inhaled recreationally to elicit euphoria and sexual arousal. It... -
“Emergency!” A TV Series That Transformed Pre-Hospital Care, Turns 50
This year marks half a century since the 1972 debut of the television series “Emergency!” In that...
Case Report: Unintentional Ingestion of Isobutyl Nitrite Causes Nearly Fatal Consequences
Introduction Isobutyl nitrite, commonly known as “poppers,” is inhaled recreationally to elicit euphoria and sexual arousal. It…
“Emergency!” A TV Series That Transformed Pre-Hospital Care, Turns 50
This year marks half a century since the 1972 debut of the television series “Emergency!” In that…
MIPS 2023: Prepare Now to Avoid Financial Penalties
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), passed in 2015, was a transformational law. It eliminated…
How to Approach Psych Patients Who Refuse Treatment in the Emergency Department
Case Presentation A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department (ED) by his partner. He regularly…
The Importance of System-Level Wellness
One of the most important lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is the critical nature of strong,…
ACEP Members Find Wellness in the Wilderness
Down south in Gainesville, Florida, emergency physicians Giuliano De Portu, MD, FACEP, and Henry Young II, MD,…
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…
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…
Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims as Patients in the Emergency Dept.
Sex trafficking—as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000—is the “recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining,…