‘Triple Scan’ for Diagnosis of ADHF
Identifying the cause of acute dyspnea in the emergency department is often challenging, even for the most…
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‘Triple Scan’ for Diagnosis of ADHF
Identifying the cause of acute dyspnea in the emergency department is often challenging, even for the most... -
Emergency Medicine Quality Measures
The goal of this article is to provide background on national quality measure reporting and reimbursement programs... -
Emergency Department Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Members of the ACEP Emergency Medicine Practice Committee (EMPC) (2010-2012) offer, in this article, information on patient...
Emergency Medicine Quality Measures
The goal of this article is to provide background on national quality measure reporting and reimbursement programs…
Emergency Department Patient Satisfaction Surveys
Members of the ACEP Emergency Medicine Practice Committee (EMPC) (2010-2012) offer, in this article, information on patient…
Drugs of Abuse in Pregnancy
Drug abuse patients are often complex in their presentation and management, but those who are pregnant add…
Introduction: Heimlich Maneuver
Well over 30 years ago, as a raw PG-1 on my first month in the ED, I…
ACEP Adopts Opioid Clinical Policy Recommendation addresses critical issues in the prescribing of opioids for adult patients
Exactly how big of a problem is prescription drug abuse, specifically opioids, in the United States? The…
Section Spotlight: Tactical Emergency Medicine Section
The ACEP Board of Directors approved the formation of the Tactical Emergency Medicine (TEM) Section in 2003….
‘Let’s Talk’: Approaches to Refusal of Care in the ED
Physicians have ethical obligations to help patients and to respect their autonomy. Usually, these obligations are consistent…
LAC Attended By More Than 500 Members
When the final numbers were posted, ACEP members could boast about a record-breaking 2012 Leadership and Advocacy…
EM Action Fund Prepares for Second Year
The EM Action Fund has been busy during its first 12 months, and has a clear plan…