Corticosteroid Treatments for Asthma Exacerbation, Intussusception Recurrence in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
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Corticosteroid Treatments for Asthma Exacerbation, Intussusception Recurrence in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled... -
Pearls for Treating Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are at increased risk for a whole slew of life-threatening problems. One... -
New ACEP Clinical Policy on Transient Ischemic Attack
In June 2016, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a new clinical policy on the evaluation of...
Pearls for Treating Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are at increased risk for a whole slew of life-threatening problems. One…
New ACEP Clinical Policy on Transient Ischemic Attack
In June 2016, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a new clinical policy on the evaluation of…
2016 ACEP Council Reviews Public Policy, Resolutions at Annual Meeting
LAS VEGAS—The 2016 ACEP Council considered several resolutions during its annual meeting in October, including issues related…
Episodes of Atrial Tachyarrhythmias Detected by Cardiac Rhythm Devices Appear Benign
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Brief episodes of atrial tachyarrhythmia detected by cardiac rhythm management devices were…
Pulmonary Emboli May Be an Under-Recognized Cause of Syncope
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A study of 560 Italians hospitalized for syncope has found that nearly…
Non-Inferiority Trial Research Can Be Inferior
The objective of non-inferiority trials is to compare a novel treatment to an active treatment, with a…
How to Perform Ultrasound-Guided Forearm Nerve Blocks to Provide Non-Drug Pain Relief for Acute Injuries
While forearm nerve blocks provide excellent anesthesia for hand injuries (fractures, dislocations, lacerations, abscesses), they don’t provide…
ACEP Now Reader Takes Issue with Choosing Wisely Trial on Trimethoprim- Sulfamethoxazole for Skin Abscess
Re: “A Whirlwind Year in Review: Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess” [August 2016] “This well-designed…