ACEP16 Rorrie Lecture to Address Value of Emergency Medicine
In a period of generational reform, emergency physicians sometimes need to be reminded that they’re the first—and…
Emergency Medicine
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ACEP16 Rorrie Lecture to Address Value of Emergency Medicine
In a period of generational reform, emergency physicians sometimes need to be reminded that they’re the first—and... -
Is Dilute Apple Juice a Viable Substitute for Rehydration?
Case: A 28-month-old boy presents with a three-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. After performing an appropriate... -
Studies Bolster Statin Use for Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
For decades, we’ve been giving an aspirin to every patient suspected of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS)...
Is Dilute Apple Juice a Viable Substitute for Rehydration?
Case: A 28-month-old boy presents with a three-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. After performing an appropriate…
Studies Bolster Statin Use for Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
For decades, we’ve been giving an aspirin to every patient suspected of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS)…
AMA Opposes Mandatory American Board of Medical Specialties’ Recertification Exams
The American Medical Association (AMA) met in June in Chicago at the AMA House of Delegates Meeting…
Understanding Diagnostic Criteria for Anaphylaxis, Anaphylactic Shock, Kounis Syndrome Critical to Initiating Lifesaving Treatment
Anaphylaxis is the quintessential medical emergency. While the vast majority of anaphylaxis cases are relatively benign, about…
Better Communication with Medical Leadership Brings More Opportunities for Emergency Physician Mother
As I entered the physicians’ parking lot, I rehearsed the conversation I was dreading. This was the…
Mandatory Electronic Prescribing Inconvenient, Confusing for Emergency Department Patients
Many emergency physicians may be aware that electronic prescribing, where a prescription is sent via the Internet…
Uber Goes Medical, NY Med TV Series Settlement, and More
Uber Partners with Hackensack University Medical Center to Provide Patient Rides Uber goes medical? New Jersey’s Hackensack…
Emergency Department Patients’ Demographics, Disposition, Composition Affect How They Pay for Services
The composition, demographics, and disposition of today’s emergency department patients are changing as quickly as the landscape…
Medical Students, Residents Can Teach Each Other Things in Evidence-Based Medicine
Four years ago, before the term “FOAM” had even been coined, I wrote in ACEP News for…