ACEP Clinical Policies Committee reviews Gastroenterology Guideline Update
In 2021, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) published an update of their 2012 management guideline on…
Abdominal and Gastrointestinal
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ACEP Clinical Policies Committee reviews Gastroenterology Guideline Update
In 2021, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) published an update of their 2012 management guideline on... -
Do Antacid Monotherapy or GI Cocktails Work Better for Epigastric Pain?
The Case A 43-year-old woman arrives at the emergency department complaining of epigastric pain after eating a... -
Can Normal C-Reactive Protein Rule Out Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled...
Do Antacid Monotherapy or GI Cocktails Work Better for Epigastric Pain?
The Case A 43-year-old woman arrives at the emergency department complaining of epigastric pain after eating a…
Can Normal C-Reactive Protein Rule Out Acute Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients?
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Is Rare but Serious Complication of E. Coli Infection
The Case A 3-year-old boy with watery diarrhea for the past three days as well as vomiting…
Latest Research on Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients
The Case Johnny is a 10-year-old boy who presents to the emergency department after a 24-hour history…
Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Epididymitis in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
Antibiotics May Be Effective for Managing Appendicitis
“Appendicitis is an obstructed, ischemic ticking time bomb of a finger-like extension of the bowel, which if…
Medical Guidelines from Non-Emergency Medicine Experts Benefit Emergency Physicians
In the two years that we’ve been doing the FOAMcast podcast, some of the most interesting topics…
ACEP15 Session: Prevent Common Errors in Evaluating, Documenting Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is an all-too-common presenting complaint in the emergency department. Which patients are safe to discharge—and…
Patient-Controlled Analgesia Works in the Emergency Department
Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) can be used effectively in emergency department patients dealing with moderate or severe…