Whole-Life Insurance Is Not an Attractive Asset Class
The upsides and downsides of investing in whole-life insurance, and how to choose a better coverage option…
Emergency Physician
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Whole-Life Insurance Is Not an Attractive Asset Class
The upsides and downsides of investing in whole-life insurance, and how to choose a better coverage option... -
Avoid Foley Catheters to Improve ED Patients’ Comfort, Reduce Costs
Prevent overuse of Foleys in the ED by knowing which patients do—and don’t—need them and working with... -
How to Use Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Identify Shoulder Dislocation
Tips on using this imaging technique for the emergency physician Clinical Case A 28-year-old male presents to...
Avoid Foley Catheters to Improve ED Patients’ Comfort, Reduce Costs
Prevent overuse of Foleys in the ED by knowing which patients do—and don’t—need them and working with…
How to Use Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Identify Shoulder Dislocation
Tips on using this imaging technique for the emergency physician Clinical Case A 28-year-old male presents to…
Reader Weighs In on Emergency Medicine Myths
More criticism for tramadol and the use of cephalosporins in place of penicillin EM Myths Discussed Great…
ACEP to Reconsider Clinical Policy on Use of Intravenous tPA to Manage Acute Ischemic Stroke in the ED
The Clinical Policies Committee will review ACEP members’ comments and supporting evidence through March 24 In response…
Today’s Medical Students and the Medical School Landscape
What students raised in the millennial generation will bring to the health care workforce, and how medical…
What Will the CMS Two-Midnight Rule Mean for Emergency Medicine?
Determining inpatient versus outpatient admissions—a calculation with many financial implications—may fall to emergency physicians Update: The Centers…
Can You Tell How Old This Bruise Is Based on its Color?
Emergency physicians are often asked to date bruises/contusions, but many variables can make dating imprecise Emergency physicians…
Tips and Tricks for Performing Cricothyrotomy
Despite advanced airway management options like mask ventilation supraglottic airways, there is still a role for cricothyrotomy in the ED. Here are some tips on when to use cricothyrotomy and tricks on performing the surgery.
ACEP Calls for Awards Nominations and Announces New Section
Nominations for ACEP leadership awards, board of directors, and ED director of the year are due this…