‘Triple Scan’ for Diagnosis of ADHF
Identifying the cause of acute dyspnea in the emergency department is often challenging, even for the most…
Critical Care
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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... -
Fling Open the Doors
In the course of a typical week, we frequently encounter patients who are intoxicated, belligerent, or cantankerous.... -
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...
Fling Open the Doors
In the course of a typical week, we frequently encounter patients who are intoxicated, belligerent, or cantankerous….
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…
Is Acute Care Surgery Optimal for Nontrauma Emergencies?
Yes: Model provides cost-effective surgical care. I can say without qualification that acute care surgery is the…
Ultrasound for Appendicitis
Diagnosing appendicitis by ultrasonography was first described by Puylaert in the 1980s.1 However, many factors have prevented…
A First Responder Responds
As a first responder who has been called to the scene of a chemical suicide, I wanted…
30,000 Feet of … Pillows
Flying immediately after a night shift sounded like a good idea. A quiet flight, a nap on…
2012 Subspecialty Application Cycles and Certification Exams
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by…
Stroke in Pregnancy
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and cerebral hemorrhage….
Solving the Emergency Surgical Care Crisis
Each day, dramatic stories of lifesaving interventions unfold in emergency departments. Following the deadly shooting rampage in…