Acute Chest Syndrome in Pediatric Sickle-Cell Disease: Antibiotic Guidelines Matter
Adhering to guidelines for antibiotic treatment of acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease (SCD)…
Emergency Physicians
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Acute Chest Syndrome in Pediatric Sickle-Cell Disease: Antibiotic Guidelines Matter
Adhering to guidelines for antibiotic treatment of acute chest syndrome in children with sickle cell disease (SCD)... -
Too Many CT Scans for Pediatric Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain
Emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT) imaging rates for children with nontraumatic abdominal pain have changed little... -
Tips for Managing Heavy Workloads in the Emergency Department
At this very minute in emergency departments across the country, physicians and nurses are working hard, trying...
Too Many CT Scans for Pediatric Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain
Emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT) imaging rates for children with nontraumatic abdominal pain have changed little…
Tips for Managing Heavy Workloads in the Emergency Department
At this very minute in emergency departments across the country, physicians and nurses are working hard, trying…
Coding for Pulse Oximetry
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Increasing Number of Children Addicted to Opioids
Opioid addiction is not just a problem among adults in the United States. A new study shows…
New ABEM President Dr. Terry Kowalenko Discusses Certification, Issues Facing Emergency Medicine
Medical certification organizations should be “relevant, responsive, and innovative,” according to Terry Kowalenko, MD, FACEP, new President…
EM Physician Assistant Terry Carlisle Recalls Long Career, Discusses Future of Specialty
Physician assistants (PAs) have partnered with emergency physicians almost since the birth of emergency medicine as a…
2017 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates
Each October at ACEP’s annual Council meeting, the ACEP Council elects new leaders for the College. The…
CMS Administrator Dr. Patrick Conway Discusses Health Care Innovation, Costs, Technology
Patrick H. Conway, MD, MSc, has had an interesting journey. He is a Texas resident who became…
More Advanced Practice Providers Working in Emergency Departments
The management of patients in the emergency department requires skilled staff members working as a team to…
