Drugs of Abuse in Pregnancy
Drug abuse patients are often complex in their presentation and management, but those who are pregnant add…
Emergency Medicine
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Drugs of Abuse in Pregnancy
Drug abuse patients are often complex in their presentation and management, but those who are pregnant add... -
Introduction: Heimlich Maneuver
Well over 30 years ago, as a raw PG-1 on my first month in the ED, I... -
Focused Renal Sonography
Renal ultrasonography has replaced more invasive radiographic assessments such as IVP (intravenous pyelogram) in the diagnosis of...
Introduction: Heimlich Maneuver
Well over 30 years ago, as a raw PG-1 on my first month in the ED, I…
Focused Renal Sonography
Renal ultrasonography has replaced more invasive radiographic assessments such as IVP (intravenous pyelogram) in the diagnosis of…
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…
Section Spotlight: Tactical Emergency Medicine Section
The ACEP Board of Directors approved the formation of the Tactical Emergency Medicine (TEM) Section in 2003….
‘Let’s Talk’: Approaches to Refusal of Care in the ED
Physicians have ethical obligations to help patients and to respect their autonomy. Usually, these obligations are consistent…
It’s Time for Single-Payer
“You can always trust the Americans to do the right thing, once they’ve tried everything else.” Winston…
Solving the Emergency Surgical Care Crisis
Each day, dramatic stories of lifesaving interventions unfold in emergency departments. Following the deadly shooting rampage in…
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…
Alone in a Crowd: Why we forget about patient privacy and why we shouldn’t
“Doon, doon, doon…” – a soft alarm sounds. An IV pump needs attention. “Click. Tap-a-tap.” – a…