The Corneal Abrasion Treatment Controversy
Corneal abrasions are the most commonly encountered emergent ophthalmologic issue in the emergency department (ED) and are…
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The Corneal Abrasion Treatment Controversy
Corneal abrasions are the most commonly encountered emergent ophthalmologic issue in the emergency department (ED) and are... -
10 Pitfalls of Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylates, principally acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin), remain a common cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality. In... -
How to Manage Elderly Patient Pain without Opioids
A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with hip pain following a fall. On ED...
10 Pitfalls of Salicylate Poisoning
Salicylates, principally acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin), remain a common cause of poisoning morbidity and mortality. In…
How to Manage Elderly Patient Pain without Opioids
A 77-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with hip pain following a fall. On ED…
How To Perform an Ultrasound-Guided Clavipectoral Block
The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. Every year, approximately…
Are Opiates Futile in Low Back Pain?
There is no shortage of evidence regarding the harms of opiate use and misuse. With this in…
Difficult Decisions in the Intensive Care Unit
Mr. Rogers Today, I am leading the team this morning in the intensive care unit (ICU) when…
The New Mexico Bridge Program
In 2020, New Mexico established the New Mexico (NM) Bridge—a new initiative to address the state’s rapidly…
How To Build an Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Program
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (USGNBs) are gradually becoming an important skill set for the emergency physician and will…
Beware of Benzonatate (Tessalon) Misuse
Case Summary A 14-year-old female with a history of depression and prior overdose presented via EMS following…
ACEP Debuts New Field Guide for Opioid Use Disorder
In late September, ACEP published a new guide focused on managing opioid use disorder in the emergency…