Anticoagulant Selection Is Cornerstone of Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
The treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) has evolved substantially over the past few decades. Many…
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Anticoagulant Selection Is Cornerstone of Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
The treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) has evolved substantially over the past few decades. Many... -
Inhaled Corticosteroids An Underused Option for Asthma
Each year, more than 1.3 million individuals visit U.S. emergency departments (EDs) with asthma-related conditions.1 Patients often... -
The Corneal Abrasion Treatment Controversy
Corneal abrasions are the most commonly encountered emergent ophthalmologic issue in the emergency department (ED) and are...
Inhaled Corticosteroids An Underused Option for Asthma
Each year, more than 1.3 million individuals visit U.S. emergency departments (EDs) with asthma-related conditions.1 Patients often…
The Corneal Abrasion Treatment Controversy
Corneal abrasions are the most commonly encountered emergent ophthalmologic issue in the emergency department (ED) and are…
Updated Guidelines on Atrial Fibrillation Management
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released a comprehensive guideline on the management of…
Updated Urology Guidelines for Priapism
Ischemic priapism is not uncommonly encountered in the emergency department (ED) and essentially results in a compartment…
Which Sedatives Are Best for Managing Severe Agitation in the Emergency Department?
Patients with severe agitation are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED) setting. The first steps in…
Subcutaneous Insulin for Diabetic Ketoacidosis
The treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is, in many ways, unchanged: intravenous fluids, electrolyte repletion, insulin, and…
Does Reduced-Dose Insulin Reduce Potassium, Too?
More is not always better. This is notably true when it comes to the treatment of acute…
Two Big Changes in Community Acquired Pneumonia Treatment
Although the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is bread-and-butter emergency medicine, several guidelines and landmark studies…
Stop Prescribing Antibiotics for Diverticulitis
Not all patients with acute, uncomplicated diverticulitis need antibiotics. This practice is not cutting-edge—it is ready for…