Beyond the Mandate: Why ObamaCare Matters
There was an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times written by one Ms. Ward, a woman with…
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Beyond the Mandate: Why ObamaCare Matters
There was an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times written by one Ms. Ward, a woman with... -
No Hors D’Oeuvres, Please
The latest nationwide fad in the marketing of emergency medicine is the “Senior ED.” I’m sure many... -
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that...
No Hors D’Oeuvres, Please
The latest nationwide fad in the marketing of emergency medicine is the “Senior ED.” I’m sure many…
Does Stroke Center Designation Improve Patient Outcomes?
Outcomes of studies detail benefits of designation. There are some key components of primary stroke centers that…
Should Nebulized Hypertonic Saline Be Used in the Treatment of Acute Viral Bronchiolitis?
Nebulized hypertonic saline is an emerging therapy for this indication. Viral bronchiolitis is the most common diagnosis…
Evaluating Children in Postdisaster Situations
Since 1996, training courses on “Management of Disasters: Focus on Children” have been conducted annually at Case…
Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy: In the ER?
These findings are certainly cause for careful consideration prior to withdrawal of care in any acute care…
Broaden the Differential for Seizures
In “Status Epilepticus Requires Aggressive Treatment” (ACEP News, August 2011, p. 15), Dr. Likosky gives an excellent…
Where’d You Get Shot, Son?
A man presents to triage at your emergency department at 1 a.m. He’s a tall, lanky middle-aged…
Strong Shoulders, Deep Weeds
I read with interest the article in the August issue of ACEP News about the 50th anniversary…
Don’t PIMP Me, Bro
Ten years ago I flew from New Orleans to Dallas to take the ABEM recertification exam for…