Procedural Sedation Delays and NPO Status for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
The Case An 8-year-old boy falls while playing ice hockey. He has an isolated distal radius fracture…
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Procedural Sedation Delays and NPO Status for Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department
The Case An 8-year-old boy falls while playing ice hockey. He has an isolated distal radius fracture... -
Long-Term Trends in Emergency Department Visits, Patient Care Highlighted in National Reports
Emergency physicians and emergency department leaders face an important time in determining how to serve the needs... -
End-Tidal Capnography Can be Useful for Detecting Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Monitoring COPD
End-tidal capnography has gained momentum over the years as a standard for monitoring patients undergoing procedural sedation...
Long-Term Trends in Emergency Department Visits, Patient Care Highlighted in National Reports
Emergency physicians and emergency department leaders face an important time in determining how to serve the needs…
End-Tidal Capnography Can be Useful for Detecting Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Monitoring COPD
End-tidal capnography has gained momentum over the years as a standard for monitoring patients undergoing procedural sedation…
Recommendations Issued for Use of Thoracotomy in the Emergency Department
The ACEP Clinical Policies Committee regularly reviews guidelines published by other organizations and professional societies. Periodically, new…
Documentation Pearls for Coding Lacerations
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Corticosteroid Treatments for Asthma Exacerbation, Intussusception Recurrence in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
ACEP16 Preconference Workshops Feature Education in Procedural Skills, Labs
Featuring consistently sold-out cadaver labs, preconference labs and workshops at ACEP16 are sure to improve your skills….
Research on Ovarian Size in Children Provides Guidance on Dealing with Torsion, Uncomplicated Cellulitis
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love and are always humbled…
Options, Approaches to Outpatient Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis for Emergency Physicians
Emergency physicians have been tasked not only with providing safe and accurate care but also with stewardship…
Opinion: Emergency Physicians’ Reluctance to Implement Choosing Wisely Recommendations Brings Criticism
Letter to Editor, I was somewhat disappointed by the comments from practicing emergency physicians. Their reluctance to…