Improper Use of International Normalized Ratio Test Can Lead to Misuse of Resources, Patient Harm
There are many overused tests in the vastness of medicine, but few synthesize both overuse and inappropriateness…
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Improper Use of International Normalized Ratio Test Can Lead to Misuse of Resources, Patient Harm
There are many overused tests in the vastness of medicine, but few synthesize both overuse and inappropriateness... -
Emergency Department Sinusitis Care Simplified
Your first patient of the shift is a 40-year-old woman with a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit,... -
Must an Emergency Physician Comply with a Body Cavity Search Warrant?
An emergency physician recently told us a story of an unusual night visit from the police. “One...
Must an Emergency Physician Comply with a Body Cavity Search Warrant?
An emergency physician recently told us a story of an unusual night visit from the police. “One…
ACEP Now Reader Takes Issue with Choosing Wisely Trial on Trimethoprim- Sulfamethoxazole for Skin Abscess
Re: “A Whirlwind Year in Review: Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Versus Placebo for Uncomplicated Skin Abscess” [August 2016] “This well-designed…
Pain Scales Often Fail to Capture What ED Patients Feel
(Reuters Health) – Asking patients in the emergency department to rate their pain on a visual scale…
Studies Bolster Statin Use for Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
For decades, we’ve been giving an aspirin to every patient suspected of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS)…
Understanding Diagnostic Criteria for Anaphylaxis, Anaphylactic Shock, Kounis Syndrome Critical to Initiating Lifesaving Treatment
Anaphylaxis is the quintessential medical emergency. While the vast majority of anaphylaxis cases are relatively benign, about…
Emergency Department Patients’ Demographics, Disposition, Composition Affect How They Pay for Services
The composition, demographics, and disposition of today’s emergency department patients are changing as quickly as the landscape…
Delirium in the Elderly: A Diagnosis Often Missed
Delirium is an acute fluctuating disturbance of consciousness accompanied by inattention and changes in cognitive function.1 Although…
New Recommendations Issued for Management of an Unprovoked First Seizure in Adults
Editor’s Note: The ACEP Clinical Policies Committee regularly reviews guidelines published by other organizations and professional societies….