Tips on Decompressing a Tension Pneumothorax, Deciphering Pacemaker Codes
Your patient has a tension pneumothorax after being stabbed. Or maybe it’s a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
Emergency Physicians
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Tips on Decompressing a Tension Pneumothorax, Deciphering Pacemaker Codes
Your patient has a tension pneumothorax after being stabbed. Or maybe it’s a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... -
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Better Way to Manage Supraventricular Tachycardia
Case: A 19-year-old male arrives at the ED complaining of palpitations. He is known to have supraventricular... -
When to Use Fluoroquinolones in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those...
Modified Valsalva Maneuver Better Way to Manage Supraventricular Tachycardia
Case: A 19-year-old male arrives at the ED complaining of palpitations. He is known to have supraventricular…
When to Use Fluoroquinolones in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love—and are always humbled—by those…
Emergency Medicine Remains Popular Specialty in Resident Match Program
On March 18, 2016, medical students across the country learned of their future ACGME residency from the…
ACEP Poll Shows High Out-of-Pocket Costs Deter Patients from Seeking Emergency Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nine in 10 emergency physicians responding to a new poll said that health insurance companies are…
Sign Up for Special Emergency Medicine Wellness Week Activities
Emergency Medicine Wellness Week 2016, Jan. 24–30, is an opportunity for emergency physicians and their colleagues to…
Emergency Medicine Wellness Week 2016 to Focus on Self-Care for Emergency Physicians
ACEP views wellness as so critical to the success of an emergency physician that Emergency Medicine Wellness…
Spending Less Could Make You Financially Independent Sooner
Q. I know you have recommended that attending physicians should be putting about 20 percent of their…
ACEP15: How to Manage a Diabetic Emergency
BOSTON—Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) literally hits home for Chandra Aubin, MD, associate professor of Washington University School of…
Is That Chest Pain Unstable Angina or Acute Coronary Syndrome?
BOSTON—One of the more expensive questions any emergency physician can ask is: Does the patient complaining of…