What Emergency Physicians Should Know About Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare and potentially catastrophic paralyzing disorder of the peripheral nerves.1 It is…
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What Emergency Physicians Should Know About Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare and potentially catastrophic paralyzing disorder of the peripheral nerves.1 It is... -
ACEP15 Session: Tips for Better Pediatric Resuscitation
Pediatric resuscitation can be a stressful experience. This session will review the basics of pediatric resuscitation using... -
ACEP15 Session: Spot Subtle Neurological Symptoms to Diagnose Potentially Devastating Emergencies
When a patient comes to the ED with vague neurological complaints, what’s your usual reaction? If you’re...
ACEP15 Session: Tips for Better Pediatric Resuscitation
Pediatric resuscitation can be a stressful experience. This session will review the basics of pediatric resuscitation using…
ACEP15 Session: Spot Subtle Neurological Symptoms to Diagnose Potentially Devastating Emergencies
When a patient comes to the ED with vague neurological complaints, what’s your usual reaction? If you’re…
Dr. Kevin Klauer Responds to Criticism of Diagnostic Imaging for Dizziness Myths Article
Comment Good to know that computed tomography (CT) scans are worthless in these cases. I will be…
ACEP Clinical Policy on Intravenous Tissue Plasmogen for Stroke Continues to Evolve
In 2013, ACEP updated its clinical policy for the use of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for…
Myths in Emergency Medicine: Diagnostic Imaging for Dizziness
Does Dizziness Cause You Diagnostic Disequilibrium? Although most providers have developed a standardized approach for the evaluation…
Botulism Poisoning Diagnosed in Patient with Stroke-like Symptoms
The Case “Hey, Doc, we got a possible stroke going into room 9.” The EMS team arrived.”…
Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis, Treatment Recommendations Updated
The ACEP Clinical Policies Committee regularly reviews guidelines published by other organizations and professional societies. Periodically, new…
Critical Decisions: Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease – Part Two
From the EM Model 8.0 Hematologic Disorders 8.5 Red Blood Cell Disorders Editors Note: In last month’s…
Critical Decisions: Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease – Part One
From the EM Model 8.0 Hematologic Disorders 8.5 Red Blood Cell Disorders Sickle cell disease (SCD) is…